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Published on January 30, 2008

The other reasons cited by the International Olympic Committee were traffic problems and inadequate transport routes, apart from Bangkok's proposed budget that was considered too low to organise the event, he added.

He said the BMA had proposed around US$33.5 million (Bt1 billion) while four other cities offered $70 million. Moscow and Singapore are now the final contenders and a decision will be made on February 21

Sanan quick off the mark

Chart Thai Party's Sanan Kachornprasart was the first to reserve an office at Government House yesterday, even though the Cabinet line-up has not yet been announced.

Sanan's aide Akapol Sorasuchart went to the PM's Office, where officials were preparing nine rooms for new deputy prime ministers and PM's Office ministers.

He reportedly told officials that Sanan - who is tipped for a deputy premier post - would take the biggest unit with connecting rooms. 

The Nation