BANGKOK, Jan 8 (Reuters) - These are some of the leading stories in Thai newspapers on Monday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

TOP STORIES

- Critics have demanded the Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont government revise its strategy because of turmoil and surveys showing its public support is at a critical low (THE NATION)

- Former Thammasat University rector Noranit Setabutr looks poised to lead the Constitution Drafting Council (CDC), which will convene for the first time today to start the process of drafting the new charter (BANGKOK POST)

BUSINESS

- The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and PTT Plc (PTT.BK> have raised security levels at power plants and oil refineries in light of recent trouble (BANGKOK POST)

- The market for closed-circuit televisions in Thailand is experiencing a boom, with a large number of both government agencies and private firms spending eagerly on advanced security devices in the wake of increased terrorism threats (BANGKOK POST)

- Food delivery services are enjoying a huge windfall from the bomb attacks in Bangkok as people are afraid to go out, but few other services are benefitting from the violence that is feared will have lingering effects (THE NATION)

- Petrochemicals can expect growth in 2007 to be similar to last year, even though analysts claim the industry is at a cyclical peak (THE NATION)

** Looking for more information from local sources? Factiva.com has eight Thai sources including the Bangkok Post and Business Day.

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