enlarge A police officer escorts Lt Col Manas Sukprasert to Crime Suppression Bureau on Monday. Manas was among four army officers who were summoned for questioning on suspicions that he involved in alleged assassination plot against the premier.//Photo by Wanchai Kraisornkhajit
Today's Highlight
BKK governor passes with 5/10 : Poll
Bangkok residents have given their governor a pass grade on his report card after two years in the hot seat, according to a poll released on Monday.
Two health care persons honoured
The Public Health Ministry honoured two medical professionals on Monday for outstanding innovation in health care.
PM urged to visit south, not Siam Paragon
Democrat Party urged caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to visit southern provinces to defuse the problems instead of going shopping at luxurious department store.
'Focus on development in the long term'
Top bankers and financial experts yesterday called for the next government to place long-term economic development strategies on its agenda, even though it is expected primarily to handle political reform.
Suspect was 'paid to put bomb in Yala bank'
A suspect detained by police in connection with the August 31 bank bombings here has allegedly confessed he was paid Bt2,000 to participate in the attacks.
Russia proves too good for Americans
[VOLLEYBALL] Russia brushed aside the USA with a convincing 3 set to 1 win to shatter American hopes of qualifying for the US$1.4-million (Bt56 million) World Grand Prix Finals in Italy later this week, while Korea pulled off a sensational straight-sets victory over hosts Thailand.