youth

  • EducationThai activist joins peers about the EU’s advanced education system

    Thai activist joins peers about the EU’s advanced education system

    A renowned Thai youth activist has been selected to join the Youth Sounding Board for the European Union in ASEAN (YSBEA) for the 2024 to 2025 period, after a lifelong commitment to transforming Thailand’s education system to be more accessible for the country’s younger generations. Comprising youth leaders from 10 ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste, the YSBEA is expected to…

  • EducationEU Inaugurates first Youth Sounding Board for EU in ASEAN

    EU Inaugurates first Youth Sounding Board for EU in ASEAN

    H.E. Sujiro Seam, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN, today officially inaugurated 11 youth representatives from ASEAN member states and Timor Leste as the first-ever cohort of the Youth Sounding Board for EU in ASEAN (YSBEA). The establishment of YSBEA is an initiative aimed at boosting young people’s engagement in EU-ASEAN cooperation to act as a youth advisory…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya initiates youth esports contest to foster unity

    Pattaya initiates youth esports contest to foster unity

    The Youth Esports Competition Project has been introduced by the Pattaya City Education Office to provide a platform for young people to display their esports talents while fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie within the community. The grand opening event occurred yesterday at Pattaya City Hall, with Mayor Poramese Ngampiches presiding. Alongside Mayor Poramese were the 2nd Vice President…

  • Thailand NewsNorth Thailand: Police seize 66,000 smuggled e-cigarettes

    North Thailand: Police seize 66,000 smuggled e-cigarettes

    Police seized 66,000 smuggled e-cigarettes valued at over 15 million baht from a warehouse in Mueang, Uttaradit, northern Thailand. The Thai Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and other relevant agencies announced the successful operation during a press conference yesterday. CPPD officers had been investigating illegal online e-cigarette sellers who targeted juveniles by disguising the products as cartoon characters. These toy-like…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya’s youth dive into new swimming programme

    Pattaya’s youth dive into new swimming programme

    To promote youth development and safety, Pattaya City launched its Youth Recreation Activities Project with a focus on the Basic Swimming Programme at Pattaya City School 11 (Mathayom Sathit). Running from July 2 to September 3, the Basic Swimming Programme aims to integrate essential aquatic skills into the school curriculum. Recognising the importance of swimming for both safety and physical…

  • HealthNew research raises concerns about anti-ageing therapies

    New research raises concerns about anti-ageing therapies

    In our endless pursuit of youth and vitality, anti-ageing treatments have become increasingly popular. But could these treatments, intended to turn back the clock, actually be doing more harm than good? Recent research suggests that this might indeed be the case. The role of senescence: More than just ageing At the heart of this debate is the concept of senescence.…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya Youth Centre renovation delays spark leadership concern

    Pattaya Youth Centre renovation delays spark leadership concern

    The much-anticipated renovation of the Pattaya Youth Centre faces frustrating delays, sparking concerns among top officials. The Chairman of the Pattaya Sports and Recreation Committee, Visan Petchtrakul, and Deputy Mayor Kritsana Boonsawat are deeply worried about the project’s progress. Slated for transformation into a vibrant, multifunctional space themed Music, Sports, Art, and Performance, the centre, located in Soi Thepprasit 9…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s CPPD calls for collective action against youth vaping

    Thailand’s CPPD calls for collective action against youth vaping

    A plea has been made by the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) for collective action to safeguard Thai youngsters from the adverse health effects of e-cigarettes. Police Major General Wittaya Sriprasert, CPPD chief, stressed the need for educators, school personnel, parents, and relatives of young children to collaborate in imparting knowledge about the health hazards linked with vaping. In addition,…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya mayor takes personal action against increasing graffiti vandalism

    Pattaya mayor takes personal action against increasing graffiti vandalism

    The issue of graffiti vandalism in Pattaya has escalated to the point where the city’s mayor felt compelled to personally lodge a report with the local authorities. The culprits were two teenagers whose reckless actions were captured on CCTV at the Bali Hai Pier. The act of defacing public property took place on the night of March 12 at 9pm.…

  • LifestyleSnap, lock & rock: Laceez brings no-Tie cool to millennials & Gen Z

    Snap, lock & rock: Laceez brings no-Tie cool to millennials & Gen Z

    Gone are the days of pausing your day to tie loose laces or tripping over them at the least convenient moment. Enter Laceez, the no-tie shoelaces that are catching the eye of millennials and Gen Z. It’s all about streamlining your life, and these laces are a small change with a big impact. For a generation that values efficiency and…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani family terrorised nightly by local youth’s attacks

    Udon Thani family terrorised nightly by local youth’s attacks

    A family in Udon Thani is living in fear after their home has been persistently targeted by a local youth. The family’s residence in Nong Han district has been under siege, with objects ranging from rocks and beer bottles to dumbbells and even ping pong bombs being hurled into their property by a teenager. The situation has escalated to the…

  • Thailand NewsThai agencies promote youth political participation amid rising issues

    Thai agencies promote youth political participation amid rising issues

    A rise in youth problems related to drugs, violence, mental health deterioration, and financial woes has spurred Thai government agencies to promote greater youth political participation and heed the voices of the young. An event titled Learn Len Hen Local, showcasing the initiatives of the Children and Youth Council of Thailand (CYCT), was recently conducted by the Department of Local…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya gears up for the free ‘Music Youth Creative Space’ event

    Pattaya gears up for the free ‘Music Youth Creative Space’ event

    Pattaya is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Music Youth Creative Space event, a dynamic platform aimed at sparking musical interest and fostering the creative potential of the city’s young population. Slated to take place over two consecutive weekends, December 15-16 and December 22-23, the event promises a musical extravaganza at the picturesque Jomtien Beach. From 5pm to 10pm each…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri man filmed in indecent act outside convenience store, community calls for police action

    Chon Buri man filmed in indecent act outside convenience store, community calls for police action

    A 20 year old youth caused a stir in the community of Phanat Nikhom, Chon Buri when he was caught on camera inappropriately touching himself outside a convenience store. The incident occurred yesterday and was filmed by a local. The young man, who was wearing just a beanie to cover his face, was also taking a selfie with his phone…

  • Thailand NewsThai youth survey reveals four key concerns ahead of National Youth Day

    Thai youth survey reveals four key concerns ahead of National Youth Day

    A recent comprehensive survey conducted by the technical centre of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, assessing approximately 20,000 Thai youths aged between 15 and 21, unveiled four significant concerns looming ahead of the National Youth Day scheduled for this Wednesday. The first concern centred on the continued adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on youths from economically challenged single-parent families…

  • Crime NewsTemple of temptations: Youths’ indecent escapades raise concerns in Buriram province

    Temple of temptations: Youths’ indecent escapades raise concerns in Buriram province

    Highlighting a growing issue for one temple in Buriram province, youths have been discovered engaging in indecent activities, including consuming alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and having sex on the premises. The issue raised concerns about the sanctity of religious sites and ignited a call for the police to take action. Buddhist monks of the respected Pa Rerai temple in Nang Rong…