CNS Deputy Secretary-General Conceded Current Threat Is Complicated

[Jai Dee]

CNS Deputy Secretary-General conceded current threat is complicated

Gen. Anupong Phaochinda (อนุพงษ์ เผ่าจินดา), the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and Deputy Secretary-General of the Council for National Security (CNS), said the order for officials to keep a close eye on the movements of key people during February and March is to ensure peace and security.

According to Gen. Anupong, Royal Thai Army Commander-in-Chief and CNS Chairman Sonthi Boonyaratglin has instructed the army to monitor the movements of important people, particularly the ones who still have certain authority and have been listed in the Royal Thai Police. In addition, there were reports that certain movements happened outside Bangkok.

Gen. Anupong admitted that the CNS has yet to exercise its power to the full extent since it would be unacceptable in the society in some aspects. He also admitted that the recent threat is a complicated problem.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 09 January 2007

[SeanBangkok]

bits and pieces of this seem to keep slipping out.

Facts:

Those responsible for the attacks were "men in uniform".

There will be more attacks in "the next 2-3 months". Chinese New Year?

"Movements of key people important".

Counter-Coup?

[SeanBangkok]

FWIW, I think Taskin is involved with this to some extent. This man is definitely not finished, and if his 80 billion baht is going to be taxed at a 37% rate, well thats only about 800 million USD. Who knows what is going to happen in Thailand. It should be interesting, though.

[Jai Dee]

Squadron leader Prasong suggest government impose more offensive strategy to solve the country problems

The chairman of the police subcommittee under the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) indicated that it is time for the government and the Council for National Security (CNS) to adjust their strategy to be more proactive to solve the disordered issues in Thailand.

Squadron Leader Prasong Soonsiri (ประสงค์ สุ่นศิริ), the subcommittee chairman, is urging the CNS and the government to impose a more offensive strategy instead of continuously implementing the preventive measures to counter the mishaps in the country such as the Bangkok bombings and the fire incidents in the schools in the North and Northeast.

He would like the government to find more political advisors since the government has not been able to match the political trickery of the previous administration.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 10 January 2007

[Jai Dee]

Internal Security Operations Command says underground movements occur in many areas

Internal Security Operations Command Secretary-General Montri Sangkasab indicated that underground movements can be seen in many areas of Thailand.

Gen. Montri responded to the comment made by Royal Thai Army Commander-in-Chief and Council for National Security (CNS) Chairman Sonthi Boonyaratglin regarding the potential underground movements within a couple of months. He admitted that the Internal Security Operations Command already received some reports on the underground movements but declined to comment on them.

He said the officials are closely monitoring the situation, and he will discuss it once the situation has become clearer.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 11 January 2007

[Jai Dee]

ISOC Director: New social threats originated by political conflicts

The director of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) indicates that the new social threats are originated by political conflicts, adding that an effective way out is cooperation from all sides.

Gen.Sonthi Boonyaratglin, the ISOC director and chairman of the Council for National Security (CNS), chaired a meeting today between ISOC officials and relevant units to identify new social threats and figure their causes.

The meeting concluded that these threats including explosives, arson attacks, and insurgent acts in the three Southern border provinces.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 11 January 2007

[Mid]

military + police =

[PhilHarries]

Translation:-

"The current threat is complicated" = We haven't a bluddy clue what is going on.

Might be a good idea if youse guys up there got some tinned food stocks in just in case.

[Scott]

What's the saying about, "It's better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt!"

[Tony Clifton]

military + police =

Mmm... The same police that has never found anyone responsible for the more than dozen bombs that have made the news over the last year or so?