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Suspicion falls on Thaksin allies

New Year's Eve bombings were organised by figures within the previous regime: Surayud, Sonthi

Militants not seen as likely culprits

The government and the Council for National Security (CNS) yesterday played down speculation that the bomb attacks in Bangkok on New Year's Eve were planned by Muslim insurgents based in the deep South, despite certain evidence.

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His Majesty the King on Monday signed a royal command to appoint the 100 members of the Constitution Drafting Assembly.


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		Hardy tourists undeterred by drama, warnings Several foreign governments issued travel warnings for their citizens yesterday after the bombs in Bangkok on New Year's Eve, which killed three and injured 37.
		ANALYSIS Who set the bombs? The mystery can only deepen As residents of the City of Angels pick up the pieces after the string of deadly bombings that killed three and injured nearly 40, casting a grim shadow over New Year festivities, speculation has been rife at to who the perpetrators were.

AVIATION
Blue skies ahead for regional, new airlines
Batch of new carriers want licences

		Investment projects still on track despite political turmoil

Third victim dies; Royals send condolences
Nine foreigners injured in blasts; widow of victim pleads for the violence to stop

		Thousands sign New Year wishes to King
		Mosque worker hurt by small explosion
		Shopping must go on despite the fear

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SOCCER
King's Cup Comes Home
Thailand ended the year in spectacular style by defeating arch-rivals Vietnam 3-1 to lift the coveted trophy in the final of the quadrangular 37th King's Cup tournament at the Suphachalasai Stadium yesterday.

EDITORIAL
A tragic lapse in national security
Sunday's bombings made it painfully clear that guarding against terrorism must top the government's agenda

		Defining the future of Thai democracy in troubled times
		Containment the way forward in the Mideast

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