Thaksin sealed deal with Temasek on New Year trip to city-state: source. Singapore’s state-run investment agency Temasek is set to take over Shin Corp by buying out the Shinawatra family’s 40-per-cent stake worth Bt80 billion, a Shin source said yesterday.

Major gets 3 yrs for Somchai kidnap

Missing lawyer’s widow says justice system has failed after four police officers walk free and court rejects phone records. The Criminal Court yesterday sentenced a senior police officer to three years jail – but acquitted four others linked to the disappearance of prominent Muslim lawyer Somchai Neelaphaijit in March 2004.

Oh what a body! Surin native is first Asian to win world title

Sitthi “Oh” Charoenrith was yesterday declared World Amateur Bodybuilding Champion, after a drug scandal eliminated a Spaniard initially awarded the title late last year. The Surin native became the first Asian man to claim a gold in the prestigious tournament.

Thai drug-makers oppose US demands

The United States’ demands on Thailand to tighten its drug patenting practices jeopardise the Kingdom’s entire pharmaceutical industry, Thai drug makers plan to tell American trade negotiators at a meeting today.