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Prawit under fire for assault
Prawit under fire for assault
BANGKOK: Two media associations will seek an investigation into the conduct of Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon after he assaulted a female reporter on Friday (Aug 16).
Indonesia celebrates Independence Day in future capital
Indonesia celebrates Independence Day in future capital
INDONESIA: Indonesia held scaled-back Independence Day celebrations in Nusantara on Saturday (Aug 17) as the government rushed to complete the future capital, which is slated to replace sinking and polluted Jakarta.
Step by Step: Phuket's concrete jungle, the price of ‘progress’
Step by Step: Phuket's concrete jungle, the price of ‘progress’
OPINION: The current monsoon season has once again brought Phuket to its knees, not just with its torrential rains but also with the devastating floods that followed. While flooding is an annual occurrence on the island, this year's damage seems to have hit harder and wider than before. Homes that had never seen a drop of water in decades were submerged, businesses were shuttered, and lives were disrupted. The question on everyone's lips is, ‘Why?’
Indian doctors on nationwide strike over ‘barbaric’ rape, murder
Indian doctors on nationwide strike over ‘barbaric’ rape, murder
INDIA: Indian doctors launched a nationwide strike Saturday (Aug 17), escalating protests after the “barbaric” rape and murder of their colleague that has channelled outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women.
Por Tor festival underway
Por Tor festival underway
PHUKET: The annual Por Tor Festival, famed for paying homage to the Chinese god Por Tor Kong with traditional red turtle-shaped cakes, got underway with a ceremony held at the Phuket Thai Hua Museum on Krabi Rd in Phuket Town yesterday (Aug 16).
Man arrested after sex assault at dental clinic
Man arrested after sex assault at dental clinic
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 35-year-old man after he invaded a dental clinic in Ratsada and sexually assaulted a female customer last night (Aug 16).
New PM’s policies under microscope
New PM’s policies under microscope
BANGKOK: Business leaders are eager to know the direction of Thai economic policies after the Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected prime minister, which could cause a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape.
Zirkzee an instant hero as Man Utd beat Fulham in Premier League opener
Zirkzee an instant hero as Man Utd beat Fulham in Premier League opener
FOOTBALL: Joshua Zirkzee made himself a Manchester United hero on his debut with a late winner to beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening match of the Premier League season yesterday (Aug 16).
Phuket releases 500,000 shrimp to mark Queen Sirikit's Birthday
Phuket releases 500,000 shrimp to mark Queen Sirikit's Birthday
PHUKET:  In a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, for her 92nd birthday last Monday (Aug 12), the Phuket Provincial Fisheries Office in collaboration with Phuket City Municipality held a large-scale aquatic animal release ceremony at Saphan Hin yesterday (Aug 16).
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.