BANGKOK, April 7 (Reuters) - Thai stocks are expected to
edge down on Tuesday because of domestic political tension
ahead of a big anti-government rally, as well as gloom on
overseas markets due to U.S. financial fears, analysts said.
Thousands of red-shirted protesters, supporters of exiled
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, plan a big rally on
Wednesday, and Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has vowed to
take firm measures to prevent bloody confrontation.
[nBKK442810]
"Domestic politics remains the key risk factor for our
market, with investors likely to sell due to fears related to
the big rally on April 8," said Kosin Sripaiboon, head of
research at UOB Kay Hian Securities. "We will also track other
Asian markets lower."
On Monday U.S. bank shares were dragged down after analyst
Mike Mayo of Calyon Securities warned of rising loan losses by
the end of 2010. [ID:nN06322858].
Support on the main index .SETI is expected at 440 and
437 and resistance at 447 and 450, the analysts added.
The Thai market was closed on Monday for a public holiday.
On Friday, it climbed 0.8 percent to 446.04, its highest close
since Feb. 16, cheered by improving U.S. data.
Click [TH/TRADING01] for cumulative trading value by
investor type. ----------------------MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 0124 GMT
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INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG NET CHG
S&P 500 .SPX 835.48 -0.83% -7.020
USD/JPY 100.74 -0.28% -0.280
10-YR US TSY YLD 2.9168 -- -0.015
SPOT GOLD 874.4 0.64% 5.600
US CRUDE CLc1 51.04 -0.02% -0.010
DOW JONES .DJI 7975.85 -0.52% -41.74
ASIA ADRS .BKAS 95.49 -2.05% -2.00
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MARKET SUMMARY > NYMEX-Crude stays above $51/bbl after 2.8 pct
fall [O/R] > US STOCKS-Wall Street rally stumbles as bank
fears reemerge[.N] > FOREX-US dollar rises broadly as U.S.
stocks fall [USD/] > TREASURIES-Bonds fall on concerns
over supply, Fed buying [US/] > PRECIOUS-Gold edges up as
market seen oversold; ETF stead[GOL/]
STOCKS AND FACTORS TO WATCH
- Thailand's economy will contract sharply this year,
largely because of the global recession, and low inflation
gives it room for further interest rate cuts, the International
Monetary Fund said. [nN06419616]
- The global economic crisis and the security threat posed
by North Korea's rocket launch will grab much of the attention
this weekend when Asian leaders gather in Thailand for their
annual summit. [nBKK489993]
- For the Thai press digest click on [PRESS/TH]
- For Thailand's IPO diary click on
- For Thailand's stock exchange news click on [TH-SET]
- For Thailand corporate earnings: [TH-RES-RTRS]
- For Thailand economic forecast: [POLL-ECI-TH-RTRS]
($1=35.37 Baht)
(Reporting by Arada Therdthammakun; Editing by Alan Raybould)
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November 16th, 2009
Kia Ora, welcome to New Zealand! You’ve just landed in Auckland and passed the rigorous customs screening (do NOT bring any fruits, meats, soils, seeds unless you want a huge fine), but now what? New Zealand is a developed country so there shouldn’t be much to worry about, right? Whether a country is super developed or developing there are always hazards travelers face along the way, we asked a few of our friends in the travel industry what tips they would give travelers going to Aotearoa.

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1. Practice sun safety.
The sun is surprisingly strong, especially at high altitudes and in the North Island so always wear sun block even if it’s a cloudy day. Josh Steinitz, NileGuide?
2. Bring bug spray.
The west coast of the South Island can have bad sand flies in places like Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Make sure to bring plenty of strong bug spray. Christina Tunnah, WorldNomads
3. Look both ways!
Remember to look right before crossing the street! In big cities like Auckland there are handy reminders on the curb reminding tourists that traffic is coming from the opposite direction that most are used to, but in case the sign isn’t there to save you, look right! Alexia Nestora, VoluntourismGal
4. Know the numbers.
The emergency telephone number in New Zealand is 111. It is a free phone call. If you have an emergency and need a quick response from the Police, the Fire Service, Ambulance or Search and Rescue, dial 111. Ted Martens, Sustainable Travel International
5. Watch out for water hazards.?
Given New Zealand’s subtropical climate, it is no surprise that New Zealanders like to spend so much of their leisure time in the water. However water can conceal hazards. We recommend that you visit the Water Safety New Zealand website, for advice on how to stay safe on New Zealand’s beaches and waterways. NewZealand.com
Learn more about travel to New Zealand and what to expect from our friends at Lonely Planet.
The one thing all of our adventure travel friends recommend is, if you have a chance, go see an All Black game where they’ll do a ‘haka’. Check out this video for an exciting preview of a tribal tradition and all around cool spectacle.
Learn some Maori, the locals will be glad you learned some of their history and culture.
Kia Ora – Welcome
Aotearoa – Land of the Long White Cloud, New Zealand
Kai – Food
Marae – Maori religious and meeting place
Pakeha – New Zealander of non-M?ori descent, usually European
Whanau – Family
Kauri – Large Native Tree
Haka – Tribal dance
What did you learn in New Zealand and wish you knew before you went?? Leave us a comment…
![Photo courtesy of Flickr.com, by [Sandy Austin].](http://aphs.worldnomads.com/safetyhub/12392/new_zealand_by_Sandy_Austin.jpg)
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