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How Early Economic Signals Can Help You Spot Forex Trends Before They Happen
How Early Economic Signals Can Help You Spot Forex Trends Before They Happen
Forex trading in Thailand is becoming increasingly popular as more individuals gain access to online platforms and international markets. One of the key differences between successful traders and those who struggle is the ability to anticipate where the market is heading. Instead of reacting to price moves after they occur, skilled traders look for early signals that suggest a trend is about to form.
Phang Nga woman reports sister’s suspected death in Cambodian scam gang
Phang Nga woman reports sister’s suspected death in Cambodian scam gang
PHANG NGA: Police in Takua Thung District are investigating a report filed by a local woman who claimed her sister had been killed by members of a scam gang in Poipet, Cambodia ‒ though investigators have so far found no evidence to confirm the alleged death.
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
PARIS: France today (Nov 13) marks a decade since suffering its worst attack, with the only surviving assailant jailed for life and plans for a long-term memorial.
Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
BANGKOK: Opium cultivation could become a viable option to enhance Thailand’s proficiency in plant-based medicine while also assisting local farmers, says Deputy Public Health Minister Worachot Sukhonkhachon.
Thailand revs up for high-octane race
Thailand revs up for high-octane race
MOTO GP: Thailand will once again take centre stage in the world of motorsport when it hosts the immensely popular PT Grand Prix of Thailand for the seventh consecutive year in February next year.
Immigration cracks down on ‘visa runners’
Immigration cracks down on ‘visa runners’
PHUKET: The Immigration Bureau has ordered a nationwide crackdown on foreigners repeatedly entering Thailand on visa-free stays, aiming to stop the practice of ‘visa runs’ being used as cover for illegal business and cybercrime.
Woman drug dealer arrested in Thalang
Woman drug dealer arrested in Thalang
PHUKET: A woman was arrested in Thalang early yesterday morning (Nov 12) after officers found her in possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice) as part of Phuket’s ongoing ‘120 Days Nonstop’ social order operation.
EV bus fails to climb hill, slams into shop in Karon
EV bus fails to climb hill, slams into shop in Karon
PHUKET: Two tourists sustained minor injuries after a Phuket Smart Bus electric bus lost power and rolled backwards down a slope before crashing into a building in Karon early this afternoon (Nov 12).
Lt Gen Boonsin delivers ‘Thai DNA’ speech in Phuket
Lt Gen Boonsin delivers ‘Thai DNA’ speech in Phuket
PHUKET: Thousands of Phuket residents gathered at the Phuket Merlin Hotel yesterday (Nov 11) to join a special event headlined by Lt Gen Boonsin Phadklang, widely known as ‘Capt Goong’, a former Commander of the 2nd Army Region and current advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army.
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
BANGKOK: A mix of Asian and European markets has helped Phuket outpace the rest of the country in terms of tourism recovery, with arrivals during the first 10 months up year-on-year, while hotels have maintained room rates and occupancy during the current high season.
Teen rescued days after migrant shipwreck
Teen rescued days after migrant shipwreck
LANGKAWI: Rescued after days stranded on a Malaysian island, weak and shaken Iman Shorif recounted yesterday (Nov 11) how he watched a child drown when their boat carrying migrants from Myanmar capsized.
Autumn Nations Rugby Series a chance to fine-tune
Autumn Nations Rugby Series a chance to fine-tune
RUGBY: There is little doubt that the current Autumn Nations Rugby Series is providing teams opportunity to prepare for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Send Your Kids To UK University Without Overseas Fees
Send Your Kids To UK University Without Overseas Fees
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Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
BANGKOK: A Thai government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet tomorrow (Nov 13) to review new rules that impose harsh fines for drinking during times when sales are prohibited, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.
Robbery sole motive for tour guide murder, say police
Robbery sole motive for tour guide murder, say police
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that robbery was the sole motive behind the murder of Phuket tour guide Orathai ‘Guide Klang’ Aryupong, 56, whose body was found inside her car in Ratsada on Monday night (Nov 10).
Officials raid kratom shop in Kathu
Officials raid kratom shop in Kathu
PHUKET: Kathu District Office officials have arrested a 23-year-old man for selling kratom juice and possessing illegal prescription drugs near an educational institution as part of the ongoing ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ social order campaign.
More than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes seized in raids
More than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes seized in raids
PHUKET: Local officials have seized more than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes in two coordinated raids in Phuket Town following complaints from local residents.
Ministry seeks to attract EV battery recycling investments
Ministry seeks to attract EV battery recycling investments
BANGKOK: The Industry Ministry is calling for investment in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling in order to deal with a surge in scrapped batteries, as well as to grow the EV battery production and supply chain.
Parents call for Cherng Talay school director to be removed
Parents call for Cherng Talay school director to be removed
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have launched an investigation after a group of parents staged a protest calling for the removal of Cherng Talay Witthaya School Director Pajaree Suwatthikun.
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
BANGKOK: Many large dams and reservoirs across Thailand are currently close to or exceeding their full water storage capacities due to continuous rainfall, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced yesterday (Nov 10).