PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers April 21

BANGKOK, April 21 (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

- Academics and activists have proposed that a constitution drafting committee be formed to draw up a new charter as a way to defuse growing conflict in society (BANGKOK POST)

- A 16-year-old boy who drove friends around throwing eggs at other vehicles ended up wrecking his new car when he was chased by a furious victim (BANGKOK POST)

- Thailand may not enjoy skyrocketing rice exports any longer as record-breaking prices have prompted importing countries and traders to hold off making purchases (THE NATION)

- Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej warned that House dissolution would become inevitable if three coalition parties were disbanded for electoral fraud (THE NATION)

BUSINESS

- The Finance Ministry has finalised a new law aimed at creating tax incentives and penalties for environmental polluters (BANGKOK POST)

- National Fertilizer NFC.BK has affirmed its aim to completely shift from fertiliser to logistics business if the Central Bankruptcy Court approves its business rehabilitation plan (BANGKOK POST)