enlarge Residents wade through chest-high water after flash floods hit Phitsanulok’s Noen Maprang district early yesterday. None of the residents was injured or killed in the flash flood thanks to an advance warning.
CTX probe finds irregularities
A source from the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) yesterday said the investigation into the purchase of CTX scanners for Suvarnabhumi Airport had uncovered evidence of irregularities.
'Thaksin will resist pressure from within'
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra may resist pressure from within his Thai Rak Thai Party urging him to take a break from politics and let caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak take the helm, a high-ranking party source said yesterday.
Diplomats DAZZLED
VIPs heap praise as government shows off Suvarnabumi Airport in countdown to September 28 opening
Assault suspect to do time
A drug convict who had been released early will have to serve his remaining prison term of 347 days after he was found to have broken the terms of his parole by engaging in a scuffle with anti-government protesters last month, the Corrections Department said in a statement yesterday.
10,000 athletes for Games
[NATIONAL GAMES] More than 10,000 athletes and officials from 76 provinces will be vying for 425 gold medals in 33 events at the 35th National Games, which begin today in Suphan Buri.