BANGKOK: Thailand's billionaire prime minister refused to enter a bidding war yesterday with an English businessman for a major stake in Liverpool football club.
Thaksin Shinawatra, a telecoms tycoon before he turned to politics, said he would not sweeten his US$100 million offer for 30% of the club, which had appeared a done deal before local construction magnate Steve Morgan made a rival bid.
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