i am getting texts from friends in the USA asking me if i am ok.

 

I said it was not a nuke.

 

so making foreign media because of the conference.

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A busy Bangkok skywalk was closed Thursday evening near BTS Siam after a suspicious object suspected of being a bomb was found in front of the national police headquarters.

 

After initially saying at 6:40pm that a bomb was found outside the headquarters of the Royal Thai Police on Rama I Road, Bangkok’s EOD team have said it turned out not to be a bomb.

Krissana Pattanacharoen, deputy police spokesman, said after the the suspicious package was destroyed, police found bearings and circuitry inside.

https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/bombs-closes-bts-siam-during-rush-hour/

Here's footage from that incident. Caught on cctv planting the bomb.

Watch the guy in the yellow top with a carrier bag.

 

 

And the next voice you hear will be Immigration: "We told you we needed more TM 30 enforcement! Now, for TM 30²".

Home-made bombs? Is there any other type, not aware they were available commercially.

 

and Khun Prayut instructing the police to look after the public? I would think “supporting” would be more appropriate, as they already know what they should be doing.

Is the BTS closed? Been looking at it for about 5 minutes now and haven't seen a train.

 

Edit: never mind, one just went by. It's open.

Maybe somebody is trying to embarrass the government before the security meating.

Police tighten security at Government House

By The Nation

 

 

 

Police have tightened security inside and around the compound of the Government House following a series of bomb blasts in the capital Friday morning.

 

Pol Col Watcharawee Thammasena, chief of the subdivision 4 of the Special Branch Police Division 3, said he has stepped up security around the Government House.

 

He said the police manning each gate of the Government House had been instructed to closely monitor passers-by to prevent any attempt to create a disturbance.

 

Watcharawaee said police cars will also patrol the roads around the Government House around the clock. 

 

The Special Branch police is cooperating with Dusit police station to monitor the roads around the Government House more frequently.

He said the security would be heightened until the situation eases.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30374113

 

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2 hours ago, Cadbury said:

This is the opportunity you've been waiting for Apirat Kongsompong. An excuse to roll out the tanks and the troop carriers to restore law and order.

Move over Prayut, I'm in charge now; daddy taught me how to handle these situations. 

 

Never gonna happen. Prayut is the top dog. Army well under the thumb

The Government's Changwattana building in northern Bangkok is visited every day by thousands of tourists making visa applications. A concrete bench was destroyed after the blast there.

 

 

If any party were deadly serious about causing mayhem car or trunk bombs would certainly have that effect. As these were minor explosions perhaps it was insiders who arranged it for their own political ends. Perhaps a warning to the PM not to ignore those that provided support for his election as PM ?

31 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

Home-made bombs? Is there any other type, not aware they were available commercially.

Everything is available commercially if the price is right.

2 hours ago, Cadbury said:

This is the opportunity you've been waiting for Apirat Kongsompong. An excuse to roll out the tanks and the troop carriers to restore law and order.

Move over Prayut, I'm in charge now; daddy taught me how to handle these situations. 

 

.....and Haile Salassie taught him how to dress?

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_titles_and_honours_of_Haile_Selassie

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Officials previously announced they are increasing surveillance in the following areas: the Ratchaprasong Intersection, Siam Square, Victory Monument, Democracy Monument, the Hua Lamphong Railway Station as well as all bus, the Airport link, MRT and BTS stations.

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-och earlier released a social media statement condemning those behind this morning’s explosions, which he said “destroy peace and damage the country’s image.”

https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/update-6-bombs-strike-bangkok-at-least-3-wounded/

The Sala Daeng BTS Station has been closed down. Recent video.

 

 

will be great for the tourist industry

A "ping-pong bomb" exploded in the Suan Luang area, he said.

 

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Great, an insurgency is all we need..

 

..at least all those uniforms have an excuse for something to do now..

 

I just hope no one gets hurt.

No comment 

3 hours ago, Cadbury said:

This is the opportunity you've been waiting for Apirat Kongsompong. An excuse to roll out the tanks and the troop carriers to restore law and order.

Move over Prayut, I'm in charge now; daddy taught me how to handle these situations. 

 

This is very interesting and important news. Most certainly the government like to share your thoughts. Please report at any police station close to you. Don´t forget TM30.

51 minutes ago, JRG23 said:

3 hours ago, Cadbury said:

This is the opportunity you've been waiting for Apirat Kongsompong. An excuse to roll out the tanks and the troop carriers to restore law and order.

Move over Prayut, I'm in charge now; daddy taught me how to handle these situations. 

 

Never gonna happen. Prayut is the top dog. Army well under the thumb

So far...

Every top dog is only there for a while.

Tremendous forces at work behind the scene again 

Remember the Maine!

3 hours ago, poohy said:

government arranging it themselves

Seriously doubt this, as no way he would want to be embarrassed like this in front of the current batch of world leaders attending the ASEAN conference.

 

3 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

I think that's unlikely but they are seeking justification for an increase in military spending.

This would be more likely, but the timing suggests more that opposition wants to create the embarrassment mentioned above.

Link found between Pratunam fires and Bangkok bombings

By The Nation

 

 

 

Evidence left at the scene of three fires in the Pratunam area suggests the fires were intentional arson and were linked to Friday (August 2) morning bomb incidents, a police source said.

 

The small fires broke out at three spots in the Pratunam area early in the morning, before a series of small bombs targeted the Government complex in Chaeng Wattana, a BTS station and a soi off Rama IX road later in the morning.

 

The fires were each put out in about a half-hour.

 

The source said police checking the fire scenes found elements for making homemade bombs at the three sites, leading to the conclusion that they were acts of arson linked to the bomb attacks.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30374114

 

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3 hours ago, poohy said:

Oh dear 

either insurgents, protesters against government or government arranging it themselves to bring back military rule as this "demo-crazy" thing  doesn't seem to be working too well 

It seems a chance for this psycho army bloke to roll his tanks out and do what his daddy taught him to do ..shoot the peasants!

I bet  there are several changes of underwear whatever the reason being arranged in parliament today!

Better get the Submarines ready

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister orders police to speed up hunt for bombers

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha pleaded with the public on Friday morning not to panic and instructed police to rush to bring those behind a series of bombings in Bangkok to justice, the government spokesman said.

 

Government spokeswoman Naruemol Pinyosinthawat said Prayut, who is also the defence minister, has been kept updated about the multiple bomb incidents.

 

She said the prime minister has ordered police to investigate the incidents and to step up security.

 

“The prime minister also seeks cooperation from the public. The prime minister asks the public not to panic and to stay alert and inform the authorities of any irregularities,” the spokeswoman said.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30374105

 

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Why is it that the pm has to instruct the police to do their job? Are the police totally useless or is prayut doing some political grandstanding or both?

Quick. Go through all the TM30's and see who didn't report in!

Just now, lensta said:

Why is it that the pm has to instruct the police to do their job? Are the police totally useless or is prayut doing some political grandstanding or both?

Sounds like the behaviour typical of every politician everywhere on Earth -be seen to be doing something

8 minutes ago, PhonThong said:

Quick. Go through all the TM30's and see who didn't report in!

The bombers cant miss him in the stupid yellow coat

Well, Prayut is showing just how effective he is already as Defense Minister, Head of the Police, and Head of Special Investigations. Can't even prevent a bombing campaign in his own city during a major international conference. Huge loss of face for him.

My advice would be to stay away from ping pong shows for a while.