Thai Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag tendered his resignation to Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, Thailand News Agency (TNA) reported. His departure came a day after the premier declared emergency rule on Tuesday after clashes between his supporters and anti-government protesters, A reliable source told TNA on Wednesday. Citing his ailing wife to tend to for the reason to call it quits, Mr. Tej had tendered his resignation letter to the premier who has yet to officially approve it. However, Mr. Tej is not expected to continue work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Thursday.