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Published on October 3, 2007

Police Senior Sergeant Major Jeeradej Attaphong lost a hand in the incident, and is in hospital, along with Police Corporal Pichayatorn Sunthornchuen.

Their Majesties had General Niphon Parannit visit the officers and tell them how much their commitment to duty was appreciated and that they were concerned about their welfare.

"I am so proud to receive gifts from Their Majesties. I am overwhelmingly grateful," Pichayatorn said.

Speaking on her son's behalf, Banyen Attaphong said she and her family were grateful for Their Majesties' support.

Earlier in the day, Jeeradej also received flowers from HRH Princess Somsavali.

Representing the princess, Major General Preecha Boonamphon told Jeeradej the princess wished him a speedy recovery, before he spoke to Banyen about her son's condition.

As of yesterday, Jeeradej was still in intensive care at Vajira Hospital.

Hospital director Dr Manit Sripramoj said Jeeradej was improving, but was worried about his lost hand.

"Psychiatrists will talk to him next week," he said.

Manit added that doctors were also closely monitoring Jeeradej's lung functions, as his lungs had been seriously affected by the explosion's impact.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lt General Asawin Kwanmuang said his agency was preparing to propose a plan to have both Jeeradej and Pichayathorn promoted. The Metropolitan Police Bureau has also raised Bt210,000 in donations for the men. Asawin said there would be a meeting to follow up on the progress today.

National Police Commissioner General Seripisut Temiyavej declined to comment on whether the explosion was politically motivated. " We need time to investigate the case," he said.

The Nation