Nation Multimedia Group’s largest shareholder Somporn Jungrungreangkit yesterday dismissed rumours that she was selling her NGM stake to GMM Grammy Plc.

Trade-talks novice Uttama looks set to be new frontman

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday he wants to retain Nitya Pibulsonggram as an adviser to Thai negotiators for the trade talks with the US. Uttama Savayana, the vice minister for Commerce - and a virtual “novice” in trade negotiations, looks to be the frontrunner to take over as head of the Thai team.

Bangkok celebrates 250 years of Mozart with 9 days of music

Nine days of performances of Mozart’s music began in Bangkok yesterday to mark the 250th anniversary of the Austrian composer’s birth. The event, called “Enchanting Austria”, is being held at Fashion Hall on the first floor of the Siam Paragon mall until January 27.

PM defends crash joke

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made no attempt in front of the media yesterday to apologise for joking about a plane crash in Suphan Buri on Wednesday in which a pilot died.

Fears over ‘rushed’ murder trial

The unusually rapid investigation and trial of two men, convicted and sentenced to death on Wednesday, for the rape and murder of a British tourist, has created concern among activists.

HISTORIC TAKEOVER: Temasek boss flies in to seal Shin deal

SET to be advised today of Bt2.5-trln buyout by S’pore agency; BOT notes huge capital inflow. The chief executive of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, Ho Ching, is to appear at a news conference on Monday to announce the takeover of Shin Corp Plc, according to a telecom industry source.