Today's Headlines
Thailand bracing for the HEATWAVE
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) yesterday urged citizens to beware of the heat, especially vulnerable groups, as the weather is expected to remain hot...
Chiang Mai has become the world’s most polluted city
On a good day, the views from the golden temple’s ‘mountain throne’ are spectacular. But today is not a good day.
Rather than a panoramic...
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THIS WEEK AT RANDOM
FEATURES
‘Vagina Whitening’ now trending across SE Asia
First, there was the penis whitening trend in Bangkok, Thailand; now, there’s vagina whitening, and it is being offered in one of Philippines’ most famous cosmetic clinics: the...
I refuse to take on my sister’s kids after she dies
A woman has sparked an intense debate online after revealing she won't take on her terminally ill sister's children when she dies, despite her...
Wise Borderless Bank Account Review
Wise (formally TransferWise) recently brought out its new Borderless Account which could be very helpful for investors who have diversified investments in multiple countries and currencies. It’s also...
Should you book a heart scan?
A heart scan can be used to check for calcium in the lining of the heart’s arteries – an early sign of heart disease.
Typically,...
Feature: What started the First World War?
What started the First World War?
But, a century later, debate still rages over the causes behind the conflict, which claimed the lives of 17...
The little girl in that photograph
Even without the benefit of context, the image of a naked 9-year-old girl running for her life is as searing and indelible today as...
Replacing plastic with BAMBOO in Thailand
Sri Nan National Park in #Thailand is the latest public attraction to go plastic-free by providing bamboo cups and other naturally derived utensils made...
Asians breathe 9 times more pollution than people in Europe, US
DRIVERS in #Asia’s urban centres are exposed to up to nine times more air pollution than their counterparts in #Europe or the #UnitedStates, a...
Rare footage and pictures of David Bowie adrift in Thailand
Back in 1983 #DavidBowie waived his usual $1 million fee for his Serious Moonlight Tour so he could explore the city of #Bangkok, #Thailand.
From...
Plans for the new double decker AIRPLANE revealed
NEW plane seat designs are set to revolutionise the way passengers travel, with double decker rows offering extra leg room even to economy travellers.
Revealed...
The ancient origins of Halloween
Halloween is an annual holiday, celebrated each year on October 31, that has roots in age-old European traditions.
It originated with the ancient Celtic festival...
EUROPE NEWS
EDITORIAL
Thailand bracing for the HEATWAVE
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) yesterday urged citizens to beware of the heat, especially vulnerable groups, as the weather is expected to remain hot...
Thailand wisely ignoring the ‘Eco-Agenda’
During the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, the Thai delegation announced ambitious plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions...
Thailand establishes work-from-home culture in law
Thailand has become the latest country to enshrine rights for digital nomads, offering protection to a growing number of people who are keen to...
Foreigners ‘must follow Thailand’s visa rules’
THE ROYAL THAI POLICE have instructed all relevant authorities, including the Immigration Bureau (IB) and Tourist Police, to ensure all foreign residents do not...
Thai SEC wants to lift restrictions on crypto currencies
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to soften retail investment restrictions related to initial coin offerings (ICO) to boost digital investments.
The Thai...
Thailand expects 17-20 million travelers during Songkran Festival
The Thai government will fully support this year's Songkran Festival, which takes place from April 13-15, with 17 – 20 million people expected to...
Russians top list of foreign criminals in Thailand
More than 180 foreigners have faced criminal charges in Phuket since the start of the year, with the top three offenders being nationals from...
EDITORIAL
THE JACK REPORT
THE JACK REPORT
LIFESTYLE
Generation Y. Thailand’s sexual revolution
Generation Y. #Thailand's sexual revolution. A study that focuses on the “Generation Y” population.
Compiled by Mahidol University and Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) reports...
Generation Clueless are no use to anybody
Snowflakes are freezing a generation out of work with lazy attitudes — and they have missed the basic truth that ‘life is tough’
IF you...
Men should be masturbating more to reduce the risk of cancer
Men should be masturbating more if they want to reduce their risk of developing cancer, according to the NHS.
New research published on the NHS...
