This research aims to explore the existence of three well - known seasonal anomalies – the January Effect, the April Effect, and the Halloween Eff ect – as pertains to monthly returns as well as to volatility. Effects on returns and volatility will further be studied within the SET Energy index as well as 9 selected energy stocks from the period April 2005 to July 2016. The objective of this study is to find seasonality hidden within the above Index and stocks, and establish a simple trading strategy to ...

The purpose of this research is to examine international backpacker travel behavior from pre-trip planning to the trip itself. In-depth interviews were conducted to collect data from 15 international backpackers who visited and stayed at locally based budget hotels and moderate prized hostels as an inexpensive accommodation option in and around the infamous Khao San Road area in Bangkok. The data are analyzed qualitatively following a content analysis. It was noted that backpackers opined views which emphasized that Thailand is relatively cheap ...