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Thai people often jokingly refer to "Mor Duu" ËÁÍ´Ù as "Mor Dao" ËÁÍà´Ò
(à´Ò meaning to "guess")

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Govt may fall in 2009
By By Wannapa Phetdee
DAILY XPRESS

One fortune-teller says 19 unlucky |ministers may be the cause of a House |dissolution; another predicts the |govt will last for more than a year

Nineteen unlucky cabinet members may bring about the government's downfall through a House dissolution by the middle of next year if Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva does not reshuffle his cabinet at that time, a renowned fortune-teller has warned.

Meanwhile, another predicts that the Abhisit government will stay in power for more than a year.

"Ten out of 36 cabinet members will probably have bad fortune while nine others may find themselves in a tense situation that can lead to Parliament being dissolved near the middle of next year," says Phanuwat Phanwichartkul, president of Miracle Fengshui Company.

"So far most of them - or up to 24 members - have good luck, so the government will enjoy happiness till February 5. Only 12 have bad luck now," Phanuwat adds.

But from April to May, things are likely to change as most of the 19 will have bad luck, which can probably see a House dissolution if the premier doesn't reshuffle his cabinet. More-over, Abhisit himself will meet a hapless fate after April, when his government will encounter insoluble problems, predicts Phanuwat.

He warns the government to beware of bloodshed following protests in April, July and October if a new election is not held. "Abhisit's horoscope shows that he's clever, self-confident, quite stubborn and generous. This year is a lucky year for him, but he has to prepare well for the coming year. He should be less stubborn so that he won't fail in governing the country."

However, another famous astrologer, Astrology Academy director Kornharis Buasuang, predicts that Abhisit's government will stay in power for more than a year as the political situation will improve from September.

"If the government can pass September, I'm certain that it will be able to last the full four-year term," Kornharis says.

Phanuwat also predicts that between 2010 and 2011 politics will take on a brighter side.

Both fortune-tellers insist the political situation and economy will start getting better next year, but Thais and foreigners have to prepare for terrorism and natural disasters, especially earthquakes, in the country.

Good names and numbers

"Next year is an unlucky year for people born in the year of the goat, so they must beware of health problems, accidents and complications in running a business. Those born in the year of the cock, small snake and rat will have a good year," Phanuwat says. "Also, women whose Chinese horoscope ages end with the number 2, 5 or 8 and men whose ages end with 3, 6 or 9 should be careful next year. Add one year if you want to compare those ages with Thai ages."

Celebrities whose nicknames start with 'Y' or those known as 'Yo Yak' in the Thai alphabet are expected to experience job difficulties in 2009. But celebrities whose names start or end with S, H and L or 'Lo Chula' in the Thai alphabet will be lucky, Kornharis concludes.

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I've been known to be a physic phenomenon my self

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Health horoscope in 2009
By Daily Xpress


Paweena Vasanaruengsuk, armed with a diploma in astrology from Hamburg, has advice on how |people from each zodiac sign should take care of their health in 2009.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Headache, migraines, colds and sinus are common health problems among Aries. Drink a lot of carrot juice and camomile herbal tea, both of which will save you trouble.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Beware of a sore throat, neck strain, problematic metabolism and poor thyroid glands. To keep fit, eat a lot of fish and get a soft massage under your ears!

GEMINI (May 21 - June 22): Your wrists are quite vulnerable, so make sure you rest them when working in front of a computer screen. As insomnia can devastate your health, always avoid energy drinks. Regular exercise and pure, fresh air are a must to reduce the risk of getting respiratory disease.

CANCER (June 23 - July 22): Watch what you eat, because gastrointestinal diseases are likely. A regular consumption of vitamins and supplementary diets can be really good |for your health.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): Because you stubbornly do everything by yourself, you often end up with back pain. Other health risks include hypertension, heart disease and thrombosis. Avoid high-cholesterol foods and your health will improve.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 20): If sleepless nights upset you, take a bath with very warm water before you go to bed, and refrain from eating a heavy meal after 4pm. You are also advised to closely monitor the health of your stomach.

LIBRA (September 21 - October 22): You need to take care of your kidneys by drinking between six and eight glasses of water each day, and also by eating a lot of green and yellow fruit. Pay special attention to facial care, and you will be able to say goodbye to pimples.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 22): Revise your eating habits; stop unnecessarily suppressing the urge to pass a stool, or else constipation and haemorrhoids will haunt you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 20): Stop drinking to avoid cirrhosis and alcoholism. Sagittarians also have a high risk of getting gallstones. For the sake of your health, eat good food and swallow vitamins.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): By the time you approach midlife, bone and joint diseases will likely emerge. It would be best if you do a regular workout before you turn 35. Healthy food and yoga are also highly recommended.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You should get a leg massage on a daily basis, especially from your knees down. Sprained or swollen ankles, as well as varicose veins, are common among Aquarians.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Weak lymph nodes, dizziness and exhaustion may often hit you. Herbal drinks, tonics and iron should counter these problems.

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FORECAST FOR 2009? IT'S A GOOD YEAR FOR MOR DOO

During hard times, people may spend less on many things, but not fortune-telling.
By: Bamrung Amnatcharoenrit
Bangkok Post

The global economic downturn has seen balance sheets everywhere drop into the red, but not so the fortune-telling business.

In a country obsessed with mor doo some fortune-tellers are so popular they have attained celebrity status, such as Sukrit "Mor Krit" Patumsriwiroj, who hosts his own TV show and is a guest on many other programmes.

Currently, the controversial mor doo is embroiled in a 50-million-baht defamation suit after he publicly predicted singer Saranrat "Lydia" Wisutthithada was pregnant.

Pornpote Leelaprasert of the Astrological Association of Thailand said the fortune-telling business would continue to grow as it was part of Thai society.

"Whatever the situation, Thais like to consult fortune-tellers," he said.

The Kasikorn Research Centre this year calculated the fortune-telling business to be worth 2.55 billion baht, 2% more than in 2007. Of this, 1.85 billion baht comes from direct fortune-telling services and the rest from related businesses such as merit-making, books and fortune-telling via new media outlets, such as the internet.

However, growth has been slowing since 2006. The research shows the economic slowdown has encouraged people to cut down on their visits to fortune-tellers.

Kasikorn Research Centre's report, "Bangkokians and Fortune-telling Services", was based on interviews with 1,569 people between Dec 1 and 9 this year. It found the average number of visits fell to 3.18 times per year, down from 3.48 last year. Spending on such services has fallen to 310 baht per visit, down from 336 baht last year.

Shopkeepers and office workers were the biggest customers of fortune-tellers, overtaking housewives, who led the way in 2007.

While economic hardship may have caused housewives to visit fortune-tellers less often, shopkeepers and office workers have been going more frequently. The research predicts that in 2009, these two groups will increase their patronage as the economic outlook worsens.

Questions about finance and employment are among the most frequently asked. The largest proportion, 39%, were most concerned with employment prospects. Mr Pornpote said the most popular topics were related to jobs, finance and love.

"Basically, teenagers like to know about love and money, while working people like to know about money, their job and their health," he said.

The research also found growth in fortune-telling services via new media like the internet.

Samart Multi Media is a pioneer of fortune-telling services via new media. The company launched its service in 1989, aiming to promote itself as an integrated content provider.

Aree Jongkasemsuk, the senior manager of content development and production at Samart Multi Media, said in the early days, the service was provided by text message and a call centre.

Additional services are now offered, including fortune-telling via webcam and email.

There are between 20 and 30 fortune-tellers in the company's portfolio.

Via email, costing 199 baht, customers can give their date of birth and are allowed to ask three questions. The predictions are recorded as a audio file and emailed back. A webcam service is also offered, which costs 300 baht for a 30-minute service.

"Office workers and people staying at home are the main target groups," said Mrs Aree, adding that December, January and Chinese New Year are the peak times for fortune-telling.

The company also has an online shopping service, selling related fortune-telling products from books to holy ornaments.