enlarge Metropolitan Police Commissioner Gen Wiroj Chantarangsri displays explosive devices confiscated from a car that was parked in Bangplat district on Thursday. Caretaker premier said the car was part of assassination plot against him.
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FM defends its e-passport
The Foreign Ministry defended its handling of the Bt7-billion electronic passport project on Thursday and said bidding was conducted in accordance with regulations.
I narrowly escape assassination attempt : Thaksin
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Thursday because he left his house earlier than normal.
If I was behind it, I would not have missed. : Pallop
Sacked Internal Security Operation Command's Deputy Director Pallop Pinmanee denied he is behind the assassination plot against Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, saying if he was, he would not have missed.
Petty criminals used as political thugs
Both of the men accused of assaulting anti-Thaksin protesters on Monday have long criminal records of petty crime, including gambling, drug dealing and firearm possession.
Court dismisses petition filed by ex-BOT governor Rerngchai
The Supreme Administrative Court yesterday reversed an Administrative Court ruling by dismissing a petition filed by former Bank of Thailand (BOT) governor Rerngchai Marakanond against the central bank - for charging Rerngchai with recklessness in his failed defence of the baht during the 1997 financial crisis.
Suchanan gets a win
Thailand's Suchanan Viratprasert sailed through the second round of the US Open qualifying competition by defeating American wild card entrant Mary Gambale 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 in the first round on Tuesday.
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Metropolitan Police Commissioner Gen Wiroj Chantarangsri displays explosive devices confiscated from a car that was parked in Bangplat district on Thursday. Caretaker premier said the car was part of assassination plot against him.
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