ISOC denies parts of Bangkok declared special security zones

By The Nation

 

 

The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) has denied that certain parts of Bangkok have been declared special security zones and are under tight security in the wake of bomb blasts in different parts of the capital.

 

ISOC spokesperson Maj-General Thanathip Sawangsaeng confirmed that the news circulated on social media was just a rumour.

 

A message that appeared to be a state announcement that Ratchaprasong intersection, Siam Square, Victory Monument, Democracy Monument, all city railway stations, Hualamphong Railway Station and all bus terminals were under tight security has been widely circulated on Line. 

 

However, the spokesman said no such announcement has been made, adding that police officers will be providing security at the bomb-blast sites, not soldiers. 

 

Thanathip also said that ISOC will welcome any additional information about the incidents, adding that the agency will coordinate with other agencies about the intelligence gathered.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30374125

 

-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-08-02

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BBC Thailand reported that a Miniso store in the Siam area was also targetted earlier today. The device was inserted inside a toy yesterday afternoon. 

https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-49209480?ocid=socialflow_facebook

Scary....I'd better stay in Europe for the moment!!

4 hours ago, Sunderland said:

The device was inserted inside a toy yesterday afternoon. 

Thank heavens they banned women's 'massage' aids ! Would've come and gone at the same time !

9 hours ago, Sunderland said:

BBC Thailand reported that a Miniso store in the Siam area was also targetted earlier today. The device was inserted inside a toy yesterday afternoon. 

https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-49209480?ocid=socialflow_facebook

The pollution masks that everyone wears also prevent identification on CCTV. It's a real quandary.