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End of the line for ‘Big Joke’
End of the line for ‘Big Joke’
BANGKOK: Any hope Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn might have had of becoming national police chief this year has evaporated with the official announcement in the Royal Gazette of his dismissal from the force.
Sentencing of Swiss expat ‘David’ set for September
Sentencing of Swiss expat ‘David’ set for September
PHUKET: The trial of Swiss expat Urs Fehr, also reported by Thai media as ‘Swiss David’, for kicking a woman doctor in front of his rented luxury villa in Pa Khlok in February is currently set to conclude early September.
Innovative Methods for Market Sentiment Analysis in Forex Using High-Frequency Data
Innovative Methods for Market Sentiment Analysis in Forex Using High-Frequency Data
Market sentiment analysis is crucial for trading in the forex market. With massive amounts of data available, utilizing innovative methods and high-frequency data can provide valuable insights into market sentiment and improve forex trading strategies. This article explores some of the latest techniques for analyzing forex market sentiment using high-frequency data.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand has a new PM, Two motorbike taxi drivers arrested in Phuket tourist beating || Aug 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand has a new PM, Two motorbike taxi drivers arrested in Phuket tourist beating || Aug 16
PHUKET XTRA - August 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected Thailand’s 31st prime minister
Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected Thailand’s 31st prime minister
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives on Friday (Aug 16) elected Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn ‘Ung Ing’ Shinawatra as the 31st prime minister of Thailand with 319 votes for, 145 votes against and 27 abstentions.
Where in Thailand Do Tourists Travel Most
Where in Thailand Do Tourists Travel Most
Consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 most visited travel destinations, it’s no surprise Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, welcomed over 25 million tourists in 2023.
Phuket’s B3bn road megaprojects get corruption check
Phuket’s B3bn road megaprojects get corruption check
PHUKET: The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Region 8 team visited Phuket yesterday (Aug 15) to assess corruption risks in two major highway projects managed by the Department of Highways, with a combined budget exceeding B3 billion.
Two arrested for assault on Kuwaiti tourist
Two arrested for assault on Kuwaiti tourist
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested two men for the assault of a 32-year-old Kuwaiti tourist early Tuesday morning (Aug 13).
Singaporean tourists injured in Patong hotel altercation
Singaporean tourists injured in Patong hotel altercation
PHUKET: An ugly alteraction between two Singaporean tourists and a hotel security guard in Patong yesterday (Aug 15) saw all three injured and hospitalised.
Russian man seeks help making fresh start
Russian man seeks help making fresh start
PHUKET: A Phuket resident has taken to social media to make an empassioned plea for help for a Russian man who is looking to make a fresh start for him and his son after going through a challenging time recently.
Premier League ready for kick-off
Premier League ready for kick-off
FOOTBALL: Top-flight football action returns to England today (Aug 16) as the 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off.
Handout scheme’s fate hangs in balance after Srettha’s exit
Handout scheme’s fate hangs in balance after Srettha’s exit
BANGKOK: Srettha Thavisin’s dismissal as prime minister has plunged the much-touted digital wallet scheme into uncertainty, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the Cabinet giving mixed signals over the flagship policy’s future.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong tourist beaten and kicked in head, Concern over new Phuket Town landmark || Aug 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong tourist beaten and kicked in head, Concern over new Phuket Town landmark || Aug 15
PHUKET XTRA - August 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Kuwaiti tourist beaten in Patong
Kuwaiti tourist beaten in Patong
PHUKET: A Kuwaiti tourist was left needing medical attention after being assaulted in Patong early on Tuesday morning (Aug 13).
Southern hemisphere Rugby Championship proving its worth
Southern hemisphere Rugby Championship proving its worth
RUGBY: The 2024 Rugby Union Championship kicked off last Saturday (Aug 10) with two dramatic results.
Trailer truck slams pickup after ill-timed U-turn
Trailer truck slams pickup after ill-timed U-turn
PHUKET: motorists have been urged to exercise caution when making U-turns on Phuket’s main roads following a truck with trailer slamming into a pickup on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday afternoon (Aug 14).
B8mn study for 40-storey ‘New Landmark’ in Phuket Town faces scrutiny
B8mn study for 40-storey ‘New Landmark’ in Phuket Town faces scrutiny
PHUKET: A group of young council members in Phuket have criticised the allocation of B8 million for a feasibility study to develop a ‘new landmark’ 40-storey high-rise in the heart of Phuket Town.
Qatar to host high-stakes Gaza truce talks
Qatar to host high-stakes Gaza truce talks
DOHA: Qatar is set to host Gaza ceasefire talks today (Aug 15), seeking a so-far elusive agreement that the United States hopes would stop Iran striking Israel and avert a wider war.
AirAsia launches Bali-Phuket flights
AirAsia launches Bali-Phuket flights
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a special ceremony at Phuket International Airport last Saturday (Aug 10) to welcome AirAsia’s inaugural flight from Denpasar (Bali).
Governor welcomes new Russian Consul General in Phuket
Governor welcomes new Russian Consul General in Phuket
PHUKET: Recently appointed Russian Consul General for Phuket Egor Ivanov made a courtesy call to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday (Aug 14) to formally introduce himself on the occasion of assuming his new position after his credentials were accepted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.