enlarge A Customs official shows some of preserved Siamese rosewood stored in 100 containers ready to export at Klong Toey port in Bangkok on Tuesday. The confiscated pieces of wood were estimated to worth about Bt100 million.//Photo by Watcharachai Klaipong
Thaksin's lawyers threaten to sue if investigation detail revealed
Lawyers for deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday threatened legal action if the Assets Examination Committee (AEC) discloses a report of its investigation into the controversial Ratchadaphisek land purchase.
My thoughts are with the family of the victim : Blenkinsop
Yala - "I considered myself to be lucky. We were all lucky," said Award winning Australian photographer Philip Blenkinsop who was among 12 people who were wounded Tuesday when a bomb exploded at a crime scene where police were examining a burnt corps.
Bush seeking US citizen to succeed Wolfowitz
Washington - US President George W. Bush intends to nominate a US citizen to succeed Paul Wolfowitz as head of the World Bank, the White House said Monday.
Man denies chopping off thumb to grab insurance
The Phuket landlord and serial insurer accused of chopping off his thumb to collect Bt16 million in insurance yesterday insisted he suffered a mishap in the kitchen and welcomed a police investigation.
Nacha just fails in bid for gold glory
[TAEKWONDO] Talented Nacha Punthong claimed silver for Thailand in the World Taekwondo Championships in Beijing yesterday after losing to Croat Filip Grgic in a heart-pounding, closely-contested final 8-7.