Baht, stocks to weaken
The Nation

Political instability will be the key factor to influence the dollar/baht exchange rate and the Stock Exchange of Thailand index next week.

The Thai baht is expected to move in the range of 32.95-33.30 against the US dollar next week, according to Kasikorn Research Centre.

While the "Bangkok shutdown" must be closely monitored, some economic indicators in the US could also influence the exchange rate.

Asset Plus Fund Management senior fund manager Supongvorn Mianpoka sees the possibility that the SET index could fall to 1,200 points, due mainly to domestic political upheaval. On the worst-case scenario, it should not breach the 1,150 points. In the best-case scenario, restored political stability would not bring the index above 1,500 points, given poor economic indicators.

-- The Nation 2014-01-12

Commerce Ministry asks public not to hoard food, supplies during BKK shutdown for fear of price hikes, affirms stocks sufficient for 1 month /MCOT

RT@RichardBarrow: Police have already said that they will NOT stop protesters closing any of the intersections. Here at Lad Prao there isn't one in sight

RT@georgehenton: Protestors spotted walking down road under National Stadium BTS - traffic being turned back.

RT@RichardBarrow: 5:25pm - RT @jonmarsk: Road now blocked near National Stadium pic.twitter.com/DPCnmTyEQu

Commerce Ministry: Don’t hoard goods during rallies

BANGKOK, 12 January 2014 (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has confirmed the anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) will open traffic for delivery vehicles and expressed confidence that there will be no shortage of products during the group’s mass rallies starting this 13 January.

Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Somchart Soithong said no hoarding had been reported to the ministry so far. The official assured that department stores had enough stock for customers for one month and most consumers still bought a normal amount of products.

The PDRC promised that it would facilitate goods delivery and allow its vehicles to run as normal. The director-general stressed that the general public should not hoard goods since it might result in a price increase.

-- NNT 2014-01-12

RT@RichardBarrow: 5:20pm Protesters starting to block the road at Phathumwan between BACC & MBK (Pic @FishYor) pic.twitter.com/n1zVR9YAY9

RT@BPbreakingnews: 17.20: Protesters have started to close Lat Phrao intersection, shoppers have removed cars from department stores

RT@RichardBarrow: 5:40pm at Phathumwan intersection - RT @jonmarsk: Now buses being waved through. Tuktuks and motorcys not allowed pic.twitter.com/w7I8NOXW5J

RT@georgehenton Scene now outside BACC / MBK junction - half road shutdown #BangkokShutdown pic.twitter.com/LPa3zjYWuP

RT@georgehenton: Area being set up outside BACC but for protest crowd (small but growing). Yellow barriers on road and BTS skywalk. pic.twitter.com/Qlp54pvZwi

RT@veen_NT: 6pm Democrat Party leader Abhisit is on Rajdamneon stage. pic.twitter.com/rl1XrYS6XK

RT@veen_NT: Abhisit told protesters that caretaker PM Yingluck lied to #UNSG Ban Ki-moon about what happened to Thailand and on the ongoing protest.

RT@veen_NT: According to Abhisit, caretaker YL distorted many things. "She said independent bodies are part of the conflicts."

RT@veen_NT: Abhisit: She also blamed the Democrat for making the Amnesty Bill passed at 4am. She also said I and Kaewsan agreed with the bill.

RT@RichardBarrow: Protesters setting up camp near the Ladprao intersection are worried about snipers on tower blocks nearby pic.twitter.com/OpX1Ewnm0F

RT@RichardBarrow: 7:24pm #BangkokShutdown t-shirts on sale outside MBK for 150 Baht pic.twitter.com/WfIWWDCnHJ

Daily Weather Forecast Distribution On Sunday 12 January 2014 Time issued 1700 LST

General Situation

The high pressure over upper Thailand leads to cool weather with fog in the morning while another active high pressure from China covers southern China. It is expected to reach the upper country during 13-16 January. Very cold weather will be likely by dramatically dropping 5-7 degree Celsius. and gust over the North, the Northeast, the Central and the East.

During 13-16 January, the northeast monsoon across the South and the Gulf of Thailand will grow stronger. It affects the Gulf with strong wind. Wave 2-3 meters will be likely in the lower Gulf. All ships should proceed with caution. and small boats keep ashore.

Weather Forecast for Thailand from 6.00 p.m. Sunday to 6.00 p.m. Monday

Northern Thailand Fog in the morning.Cold in the upper part, minimum temperature 13-15 degree Celsius. Elsewhere cool, minimum temperature 15-17 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 27-32 degree Celsius.Cold to very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 4-9 degree Celsius. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr.

Northeastern Thailand Cool to cold with 3-5 drop and gust. Minimum temperature 11-18 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-31 degree Celsius. Cold to very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 8-13 degree Celsius.Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr.

Central Thailand Cool with mist in the morning. Minimum temperature 18-20 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-33 degree Celsius.Cool on mountainous areas. Minimum temperature 16-18 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr.

Eastern Thailand Cool with mist in the morning. Minimum temperature 20-23 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-34 degree Celsius. Cool on mountainous areas. Minimum temperature 16-18 degree Celsius.Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters.

Southern Thailand East Coast Cool with mist in the morning in the upper part. Widely scattered thundershowers mostly in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 21-25 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 29-32 degree Celsius. Surat Thani northward : Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters.Nakhon Si Thammarat southward :Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters.

Southern Thailand West Coast Cloudy and isolated thundershowers mostly in Krabi, Trang and Satun.Minimum temperature 23-25 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-33 degree Celsius.Easterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Cool with mist in the morning. Minimum temperature 21-22 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-33 degree Celsius.Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr.

On Sunday : Maximum temperature at 1.35 p.m. 33.2 degree Celsius.
On Monday : Maximum temperature 33 degree Celsius. Minimum temperature 22 degree Celsius.
: Sun rises at 6.45 a.m. Sun sets at 6.08 p.m.

-- NNT 2014-01-12

RT@RichardBarrow: 7:20pm Despite only a few hundred protesters here, Phathumwan intersection is completely closed. Setting up stage now pic.twitter.com/bURVtd6YOS

RT@RichardBarrow: Foreign media spotted in front of MBK with flak jackets & helmets but no gas mask pic.twitter.com/DiRdBnOXce

Video: Protesters gather ahead of Bangkok 'shutdown' - AFP

Capo imposes vehicle ban on 14 Bangkok roads

Published: 12 Jan 2014 at 21.01 Online news:

The Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo) on Sunday banned vehicles carrying equipment that could be used...
Full story:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/389217/capo-imposes-vehicle-ban-on-14-roads

In the middle of #Thai political madness someone finds #peace and #mindfulness in a corner of #Bangkok airport.

http://instagram.com/p/jEqnR1Tdmm/

Suthep: PDRC Nonthaburi will march from Nonthaburi pier at 8pm to Govt Complex on Cheang Wattana Rd. /@TheNation

If Yingluck announces resignation from caretaker's post tomorrow, we'll stop: PDRC Issara Somchai on Ch3. via @madoodao

PDF Map of the #BangkokShutdown by The Nation newspaper with other useful tips:

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Protest leader on stage says will surround National Police headquarters tomorrow so that police cannot go to work /@Channel3

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Thailand Live Monday 13 Jan 2014

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