enlarge Running for His Majesty:Caretaker Transport Minister Pongsak Ruktapongpisal presides over a run in honour of His Majesty the King’s Diamond Jubilee at the new Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is scheduled to open later this month despite doubts about its readiness.
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SHOCKING CRIME Three killed, 7.5 kgs of gold robbed
A Laotian, who was dismissed from a Bangkok gold shop, has emerged as a prime suspect in a shocking crime in which attackers made off with more than 7.5 kilograms of gold by killing three female workers on Saturday.
Elephants may get IDs, more protection
Public opinion will be sought on a proposed new law relating to elephants before a final revision of the draft bill is submitted for parliamentary consideration, the vice minister of the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry said yesterday
DON HOI LOT Clams under threat
Illegal use of caustic soda set to eradicate species on Samut Songkhram mudflats, scientist warns
Police raid homes of alleged bomb plotters
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday said the alleged car-bomb plot to assassinate him was part of an ongoing attempt to oust him from politics that stretched as far back as the mass rallies at the beginning of the year, according to a news report.
National Games off to an exciting start
[NATIONAL GAMES] Despite a heavy downpour during the opening ceremony yesterday, the 35th National Games were off to an explosive start in Suphan Buri.