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PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers - Sept 10

Tue Sep 9, 2008 9:45pm EDT

BANGKOK, Sept 10 (Reuters) - These are some of the main stories in Thai newspapers on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.

TOP STORIES

- Sacked prime minister Samak Sundaravej has accepted the People Power Party's decision to nominate him to lead the government, high-ranking sources in the coalition parties said last night. (BANGKOK POST)

- Fierce lobbying is rocking the political landscape as the House of Representatives is set to convene an urgent meeting on Friday to pick a new prime minister after Samak Sundaravej was ousted by the Constitution Court (THE NATION)

BUSINESS

- A return to office by disqualified prime minister Samak Sundaravej would only prolong the strife that has preoccupied the country for months, according to the Federation of Thai Industries. (BANGKOK POST)

- The current political standoff is likely to cause losses of 40-62 billion baht if it lasts until the end of this month, according to a study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (BANGKOK POST)

** Looking for more information from local sources? Factiva.com has eight Thai sources including the Bangkok Post and The Nation. (Reporting by Bangkok Newsroom)



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