PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers Jan 5
Source: Reuters
BANGKOK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - These are some of the leading stories in Thai newspapers on Friday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. TOP STORIES - Army chief Sonthi Boonyaratklin, leader of the Sept. 19 coup that ousted the Thaksin Shinawatra government, went on television to douse rumours he would stage a repeat coup (BANGKOK POST) - Senior members of the Council National Security moved to consolidate power in an apparent bid to clamp down on remnants of the previous regime (THE NATION) - Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont warned the public to be alert and prepare for a new threat to their lives after the deadly bombings in Bangkok on New Year's Eve (THE NATION) - Police have arrested a 12-year-old girl and a man they say made bomb hoax calls through mobile phones in Nonthaburi and Bangkok (BANGKOK POST) - Potjaman Shinawatra, wife of the deposed prime minister, and her step-brother have 15 days to defend themselves against criminal charges of collusion in tax evasion, otherwise the case will proceed, Assets Scrutiny Committee spokesman Sak Korsangruang said (BANGKOK POST) - The Finance Ministry has given the nod to extend corporate income tax incentives for companies which seek to list on the local stock market this year (THE NATION) - For the first time in the country's history, the idea of having euthanasia -- the decision of a patient to live or die -- is going to materialise in the letter of the law (THE NATION) BUSINESS - The resignation of Krit Ratanarak from all positions at Bank of Ayudhya <BAY.BK> does not mean there is no one representing the Ratanarak family to oversee the bank's policy, according to a source in the industry (THE NATION) - Aftering acquiring the brewing facility of Thai Amarit Brewery in Pathum Thani in 2004, San Miguel Corp <SMC.PS>, the Philippines-based conglomerate, aims to become a major player in the beverage market in Thailand by launching an extensive line up of non-alcoholic drinks (THE NATION) - In spite of the deadly bomb blasts in Bangkok, Moody's Investors Service said its rating outlook for Thailand remained stable (THE NATION) - All buildings should tighten security by constantly checking equipment, watching out for bombs and handling threats properly, according to property consultants and experts (BANGKOK POST) - The Tourism and Sports Ministry will set up a permanent crisis management centre to handle unexpected violent incidents (BANGKOK POST) - Major fast-food chains report soaring home deliveries as more Bangkok residents are staying home due to security concerns following the New Year's Eve bombings (BANGKOK POST) - Demand for private security services has been extraordinary in the wake of the recent bombings in Bangkok and the relentless unrest in the three southernmost provinces, but supply is limited due to a shortage of skilled professionals (BANGKOK POST) - Thanasin Insurance and Saha Life Insurance have to complete their business restructuring plans and raise capital this month, or they will face official sanctions (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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