Fishing in Krabi Being secluded from the surrounding areas for centuries led many of the residents of Krabi to turn to fishing as a career, and this tradition has continued as the decades have gone by. With direct access to the coast, Krabi has become a location synonymous with fishing activities, and both locals and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the fresh water fishing potential. The sea line boasts a great number of fish – many of these are common throughout Thailand and Asia, although there are several unique species native to Krabi. The best way to get to the beaches around Krabi is by car, and a reliable rental car service is recommended for visitors to town. Here’s a look at the types of fish that can be caught by either sea or river fishing. Giant Mekong Catfish These bottom-feeders grow to epic proportions, and there even stories that claim that people have been swallowed whole by them. The methods for catching these catfish vary, and they can be tempted to the surface with the promise of a fresh meal, as well as dug for underground by feeling out their hiding places. You’ll know when you’ve caught a catfish because of the sheer power behind them – not to mention their weight which has been known to exceed 100kg! Arapaima These underwater predators are a common sight within the rivers and streams that run through Krabi, but catching one isn’t as easy as it might seem. They are an intelligent fish with a knack for breaking free from even the most well-equipped fisherman’s grip, and the best times to catch them are early morning, or late in the evening when they come out form their hiding places to hunt. Alligator Gar These incredible alligator-fish hybrids are said to be millions of years old, with their origins being traced back to the dawn of the dinosaurs. They are aggressive and will bite if provoked, meaning that they will often bite in to bait without hesitation. They can reach weights of up to 54kg and often form the basis for many Thai dishes, but catching one at full size can be a challenge due to their immense energy levels. Big Head Carp Considered one of the most common inhabitants throughout the rivers and coasts of Krabi, the big head carp is as gigantic as it is elusive. Even with the sheer number of them; catching one has proven difficult for even the most experienced fishermen. They are said to love the scent of blood, so other fish are often used as bait, but be warned as the diet of a big head carp can often lead to them growing far larger than a grown man! Amazon Stingray After being introduced to the local water supply in and around Krabi over a century ago, the Amazon stingray have since thrived. They are a much more common sight in the open waters of beaches, but they can be caught on the rivers too.… Continue reading See Thailand For The Songkran Festival And Explore The “Land of Smiles” With Krabi Car Rental
Day: April 7, 2015
Timothy K Fife – Markets Update
Tuesday, saw the US Dollar again the winner of the currency wars as the US Index hit an 11 year high (95.59). Inverse as Gold is the the Dollar, it ended the trading day only $2.00 negative from the open but suffered a huge drop of $13.00 in an hour during the US session. Actually may of the pairs were rather subdued yesterday with much more movement seen from Monday’s action. The Euro and British Pound closed just about where they opened, with the Aussie Dollar making some nice gains after Gov. Stevens decided to keep the Interest rates unchanged. The Canadian Dollar was noticeably stronger across the board also. Stock Markets were down on low volatility, perhaps many Investors now waiting for the big one, Friday’s Non Farm Payrolls report. So what was the driving catalyst for yesterday’s Market movements? Usually it is Central Banks Yellon, Draghi, Carney, or Greece’s Tsipras but no, it came form Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu who addressed US Congress and talked about Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Iran’s OIL reserves with possible further sanctions and US poor policy with Iran. OIL price reacted immediately and is up $1.00 and over the 50.00 a barrel finishing the day at 50.59. Hedge funds are now reassessing their OIL short positions with many having actually closed out long term shorts.. This is also the reason GOLD had its big drop while Netanyahu was speaking. Inflation has been depressed for two reasons – the strength of the US Dollar and the massive drop in Energy prices. The effect is low interest rates which hurts real growth and employment and increased risk-taking by borrowers and yield hungry lenders. All this leads to mispricing of assets prices like the Stock Market and real estate. The annual Inflation rate for the Unites States for the past twelve months is – 0.01%, target 2.00%. Central Bankers spend most of their time strategising how to stay out of the deflationary spiral which Japan has suffered during the last 20 years. For the second month in a row the Australian Dollar reacted prematurely to the official release time of its Interest Rate statement by Gov. Stevens. In the minute before the AUD/USD jumped up 50 pips curiously being bid. Was it high frequency algorithms or underhanded people in the know, trying to gain an advantage in the Market? ASICS, the regulatory body, said it is under investigation and will not comment at this time. You can read about Timothy K. Fife at SeekingAlpha
U.S. Media is Split on Iran Talks as Small Steps are Made | America appears to once again be divided on an international issue, as a split over whether the talks with Iran are a positive or negative.
America appears to once again be divided on an international issue, as a split over whether the talks with Iran have a positive or negative outlook proves to be a divisive issue. In this newest hot-button issue, the Iran talks were reported on by CNN with “optimism” from Switzerland in its report. “It is a good deal, a deal that meets our core objectives,” President Obama said from the White House Rose Garden. “This framework would cut off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon.” On FOX News, the claims were that the U.S. negotiation team, lead by the Vice President, had “caved” on issues to keep the U.S. and the World safe. Popular right-wing pundit Sean Hannity repeated “A deal with the Devil” ad-nauseum on his television program. Diplomats from both sides of the meeting said that progress had been made, but admitted there was still little that had been fully resolved. Instead, there appears to have been bullet-points taken under strong consideration, and noted as the framework for what the deal would need to look like. According to CNN, Iran must reduce its stockpile of enriched uranium by 98 percent overall. In return, Europe and the U.S. would lift sanctions on the country. From http://usfinancepost.com/us-media-split-on-iran-talks-as-small-steps-are-made-24638.html
Services sector expands on back of finance, health and retail – Finance and insurance services was the dominant force driving growth, up 4 points to a booming 73.
The services sector expanded in March, albeit only just, as financial services, health and retail led the way. The Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Services Index declined by 1.5 points in March but, at 50.2, remained just above the key 50-point level that separates expansion from contraction. Finance and insurance services was the dominant force driving growth, up 4 points to a booming 73. Health and community eased slightly last month, but remains well in expansion at 57.5, while retail trade rose 2.9 points to 52.6 – the first time that sector has expanded in six months. Personal and recreational services also rose in March, ending three months of contraction, but hospitality contracted for a fifth straight month, while wholesale also continued declining, and communications slumped 9.5 points to 33.8 and has been contracting since December 2011. The sub-indices for sales, employment and new orders all expanded last month, but all three were only just above 50 points. Deliveries and stocks both fell. From http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-07/services-sector-expands-on-back-of-finance-health-and-retail/6374448