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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.





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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.






Thaksin 'rejected' mediation moves
Former Mcot chief introduced PM to US cable-TV man now suing premier















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.



Cement-maker falls short of target in fund-raising effort


Ascon to jointly bid for 3 rail projects


It's often easier said than done






DISASTER MANAGEMENT
King worried for flood-hit North
His Majesty calls on officials to keep him updated in detail about crisis in Nan



Mobile bird-flu labs hit road


Science school seeks world-class quality ranking


Grey wolf dies after recapture





OVERDRIVE: Tolerance winning the day at Government House - for now
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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.



Thai team draw 2-2 with Burma


Dhurakij Pundit continue their run






EDITORIAL
Asylum-seekers deserve better
Discretion and better coordination between relevant agencies are key in efforts to assist North Korean refugees



Mission impossible for Thaksin: knowing his own mind


After years of neglect, the UN is finally focused on Aids prevention




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