Koh Pha Ngan terror threat claims are really nothing, say police

[webfact]

Security chiefs have stepped up to quash swirling rumours of a supposed terror plot targeting Israeli visitors on Thailand’s dazzling isle of Koh Pha Ngan. These whispers, dismissed outright by local officials, had sparked unwarranted concern among holidaymakers.

 

The reassurance comes hot on the heels of advisories from Israeli authorities urging their nationals to stay alert amid murmurings about the upcoming Full Moon Party being a potential target.

 

Israeli media were quick to fan the flames, claiming leaked Thai police documents hinted at possible threats, which led to heightened police activity based on supposedly “concrete information.” Yet, no shred of evidence has surfaced to validate these allegations.

 

In a bid to clear the air, Noppadol Khaomali, head chief of the Koh Pha Ngan district office, took to the podium with Police Colonel Panya Niratmanon, the island’s top cop, and other key players.

 

Together, they declared that media reports stirring the pot at home and abroad had added fuel to the fire unnecessarily.

 

Both the Loy Krathong festival and tomorrow’s Full Moon bash are already under the watchful eye of routine security measures, said Noppadol.

 

“This terror threat talk is utter tripe.”

 

Pol. Maj. Gen. Sermphong Sirikhong, leading the charge in Surat Thani, assured sun-seekers that all tourists are in safe hands, with boosted security protocols in place. Natthriya Thaweevong, the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, backed this up, confirming extensive probes by security forces found zilch to support the terror talk.

Meanwhile, joint patrols by police, military, and local officials are doing the rounds, ensuring merry-makers can enjoy the festivities without a care. Despite the Israeli National Security Council keeping its threat level unchanged, it still urges Israelis to keep their wits about them.

 

Theerut Supawiboonphol, Surat Thani’s deputy governor, stated no sketchy characters or activities have been spotted. Yet, he’s told security teams to dial up their checks on people and goods entering the party island.

 

Today, November 14, hordes of international travellers were seen hopping on ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan, under the watchful eye of tourist police and patrol officers, guaranteeing a smooth journey.

In a display of unity and reassurance, Noppadol Khaomali was spotted flanked by law enforcement and security reps in a press briefing video, comforting tourists with a solid promise of safety.

Original story: Israeli tourists face terror threat at Koh Pha Ngan Full Moon party

 

Royal Thai Police (RTP) issued a spine-tingling warning, revealing that terrorists are targeting Israeli holidaymakers at the infamous Full Moon party on Thailand’s tourist haven, Koh Pha Ngan.

 

In a bombshell announcement, the RTP disclosed that they’d received info indicating a sinister plot to attack Israeli tourists at the island celebration. The party, a hot favourite among Israeli adventurers, coincides with Loy Krathong, Thailand’s enchanting Festival of Lights, set for Friday, November 15.

 

In an all-out bid to thwart any potential attack, Thai police are ramping up security, with roadblocks and intensive operations launched across the island. RTP insiders claim this isn’t mere scaremongering, insisting there’s hard evidence behind the terror threat targeting Israelis.

A security chief in Israel confirmed that despite RTP’s internal memo, steps are being taken to handle the situation. An announcement from Israel’s National Security Council is anticipated at any moment.

 

Koh Pha Ngan has gained legendary status for its throbbing Full Moon parties, where revellers dance till dawn by moonlit beaches. The jamborees draw massive crowds of Israelis yearly, with travel guides like Erez Roth, based in Kosmoy, shepherding partygoers aplenty.

 

“In my experience, Israelis get jumpy at even the tiniest bother but with the drama in the Netherlands last week, it might be wise to steer clear of big crowds and anything that screams ‘Israeli’. That’s my two cents!”

 

Thai officials urgently advised Israelis on the island about the threat, prepping an emergency protocol for more than 10,000 Israelis vacationing on Koh Pha Ngan. Just weeks ago, Israeli travellers in Sri Lanka got a similar scare, told to scram from Arguam Bay over terror cell jitters.

Adding fuel to the fire, The Daily Mirror reported that a recent US indictment claims Iran plotted a barbaric mass shooting of Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka, commemorating the October 7 anniversary of Israel and Hamas’ year-long conflict.

 

Farhad Shakeri, a 51 year old Iranian national, stands accused by the FBI of hatching not just this gruesome plan but also an assassination plot against President-elect Donald Trump. Two other alleged conspirators are cooling their heels in custody over the menace.

 

As the clock ticks down to Koh Pha Ngan’s raucous revelry, anxious tourists are left wondering if the Full Moon party will indeed go off without a hitch, or be marred by the shadow of terror.

 

by Bob Scott
Picture courtesy of Nomadic Matt

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-11-14

 

 

[MalcolmB]

It isn’t worth the risk to the innocent people that might die in this and to Thai tourism in general that will suffer if there is a terrorist attack at the world famous full moon party.

 

Just ban all Israelis and Palestinians from Thailand until they sort out there differences.

We don’t need it.

 

 

[jcmj]

Once again. They only act after the fact. 

[khunpin]

“This terror threat talk is utter tripe.”

 

Everything in order not to ruin Thailand's reputation as a world-class, peaceful holiday destination. 

 

And after any serious incident everybody will claim that they did not have any clue of anything in advance. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[ryandb]

Of course, it is. The perpetual victims were probably planning on causing trouble and then playing the victim, just like in Holland. 

[Hardcastle P]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Security chiefs have stepped up to quash swirling rumours of a supposed terror plot targeting Israeli visitors on Thailand’s dazzling isle of Koh Pha Ngan. These whispers, dismissed outright by local officials, had sparked unwarranted concern among holidaymakers.

 

The reassurance comes hot on the heels of advisories from Israeli authorities urging their nationals to stay alert amid murmurings about the upcoming Full Moon Party being a potential target.

 

Israeli media were quick to fan the flames, claiming leaked Thai police documents hinted at possible threats, which led to heightened police activity based on supposedly “concrete information.” Yet, no shred of evidence has surfaced to validate these allegations.

 

In a bid to clear the air, Noppadol Khaomali, head chief of the Koh Pha Ngan district office, took to the podium with Police Colonel Panya Niratmanon, the island’s top cop, and other key players.

 

Together, they declared that media reports stirring the pot at home and abroad had added fuel to the fire unnecessarily.

 

Both the Loy Krathong festival and tomorrow’s Full Moon bash are already under the watchful eye of routine security measures, said Noppadol.

 

“This terror threat talk is utter tripe.”

 

Pol. Maj. Gen. Sermphong Sirikhong, leading the charge in Surat Thani, assured sun-seekers that all tourists are in safe hands, with boosted security protocols in place. Natthriya Thaweevong, the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, backed this up, confirming extensive probes by security forces found zilch to support the terror talk.

 

Meanwhile, joint patrols by police, military, and local officials are doing the rounds, ensuring merry-makers can enjoy the festivities without a care. Despite the Israeli National Security Council keeping its threat level unchanged, it still urges Israelis to keep their wits about them.

 

Theerut Supawiboonphol, Surat Thani’s deputy governor, stated no sketchy characters or activities have been spotted. Yet, he’s told security teams to dial up their checks on people and goods entering the party island.

 

Today, November 14, hordes of international travellers were seen hopping on ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan, under the watchful eye of tourist police and patrol officers, guaranteeing a smooth journey.

In a display of unity and reassurance, Noppadol Khaomali was spotted flanked by law enforcement and security reps in a press briefing video, comforting tourists with a solid promise of safety.

Original story: Israeli tourists face terror threat at Koh Pha Ngan Full Moon party

 

Royal Thai Police (RTP) issued a spine-tingling warning, revealing that terrorists are targeting Israeli holidaymakers at the infamous Full Moon party on Thailand’s tourist haven, Koh Pha Ngan.

 

In a bombshell announcement, the RTP disclosed that they’d received info indicating a sinister plot to attack Israeli tourists at the island celebration. The party, a hot favourite among Israeli adventurers, coincides with Loy Krathong, Thailand’s enchanting Festival of Lights, set for Friday, November 15.

 

In an all-out bid to thwart any potential attack, Thai police are ramping up security, with roadblocks and intensive operations launched across the island. RTP insiders claim this isn’t mere scaremongering, insisting there’s hard evidence behind the terror threat targeting Israelis.

A security chief in Israel confirmed that despite RTP’s internal memo, steps are being taken to handle the situation. An announcement from Israel’s National Security Council is anticipated at any moment.

 

Koh Pha Ngan has gained legendary status for its throbbing Full Moon parties, where revellers dance till dawn by moonlit beaches. The jamborees draw massive crowds of Israelis yearly, with travel guides like Erez Roth, based in Kosmoy, shepherding partygoers aplenty.

 

“In my experience, Israelis get jumpy at even the tiniest bother but with the drama in the Netherlands last week, it might be wise to steer clear of big crowds and anything that screams ‘Israeli’. That’s my two cents!”

 

Thai officials urgently advised Israelis on the island about the threat, prepping an emergency protocol for more than 10,000 Israelis vacationing on Koh Pha Ngan. Just weeks ago, Israeli travellers in Sri Lanka got a similar scare, told to scram from Arguam Bay over terror cell jitters.

Adding fuel to the fire, The Daily Mirror reported that a recent US indictment claims Iran plotted a barbaric mass shooting of Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka, commemorating the October 7 anniversary of Israel and Hamas’ year-long conflict.

 

Farhad Shakeri, a 51 year old Iranian national, stands accused by the FBI of hatching not just this gruesome plan but also an assassination plot against President-elect Donald Trump. Two other alleged conspirators are cooling their heels in custody over the menace.

 

As the clock ticks down to Koh Pha Ngan’s raucous revelry, anxious tourists are left wondering if the Full Moon party will indeed go off without a hitch, or be marred by the shadow of terror.

 

by Bob Scott
Picture courtesy of Nomadic Matt

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-11-14

 

 

To clear the air, I wish. 

[topt]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

“This terror threat talk is utter tripe.”

Did he say this in English........or is there actually a Thai word for tripe.........

[phbunko]

The fact Israel has done several disguising acts up till now, and the main over-state organizations, like e.g. Black Rock have special interests and leaders are from a close circle, do not help to accept Israel for most of the people. Always innocent fellah suffers.

 

[NativeBob]

Those rave parties are so insecure! Any wannabe can send half of that stoners to the rainbow, just nobody gives a <deleted> about them. 

[ChaiyaTH]

9 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

Those rave parties are so insecure! Any wannabe can send half of that stoners to the rainbow, just nobody gives a <deleted> about them. 

I doubt it would be cool to get a bad trip if there suddenly was an explosion or someone shooting or just people chaos lol.

[ChaiyaTH]

33 minutes ago, phbunko said:

The fact Israel has done several disguising acts up till now, and the main over-state organizations, like e.g. Black Rock have special interests and leaders are from a close circle, do not help to accept Israel for most of the people. Always innocent fellah suffers.

 

Actually if a place is really spiritual and reasonable for all sorts of people, it is Phangan. Where it seems to go wrong, is with those, and that is that many of the Israeli's actually openly say to agree and even defend anything being said against them. 

 

This is where it is for example completely different with Russians too, most of them actually despise Putin.

Edited November 14 by ChaiyaTH

[Nick Carter icp]

6 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Actually if a place is really spiritual and reasonable for all sorts of people, it is Phangan. Where it seems to go wrong, is with those, and that is that many of the Israeli's actually openly say to agree and even defend anything being said against them. 

 

This is where it is for example completely different with Russians too, most of them actually despise Putin.

 

   Israel and Ukraine both got invaded by Hamas and Russia respectively .

Israel and Ukraine are both fighting back against their attackers .

   You should compare Israel to Ukraine and liken Hamas to Russia

[john donson]

immigration should or could check every single person there for overstay, illegal work, drugs, police warrants, ...  

 

just ask another 300 baht security fee, no receipt

Edited November 14 by john donson

[john donson]

8 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Israel and Ukraine both got invaded by Hamas and Russia respectively .

Israel and Ukraine are both fighting back against their attackers .

   You should compare Israel to Ukraine and liken Hamas to Russia

 

say what now?  israel is an invader...

[Nick Carter icp]

1 minute ago, john donson said:

 

say what now?  israel is an invader...

 

  Short memory : Palestine invaded Israel on Oct 7 th and this current war is because Palestine invaded Israel . 

   Both Russia and Palestine did the invading  

[renaissanc]

4 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

It isn’t worth the risk to the innocent people that might die in this and to Thai tourism in general that will suffer if there is a terrorist attack at the world famous full moon party.

 

Just ban all Israelis and Palestinians from Thailand until they sort out there differences.

We don’t need it.

 

 

I understand your sentiment. I'd ban only the Palestinians as they are the people who want to create trouble. They will be anti-Israel long after we have turned to dust, I think. Maybe two or more generations of Palestinians will have to die off first before the hatred is gone.

[Cabradelmar]

Israel might as well issue a global alert for all locations where Israelis are.

[spidermike007]

What do the Israeli intelligence officials really know? How much experience do they have when it comes to dealing with terror?

 

We are the preeminent experts, and we have established nothing but credibility for decades now. Everything we say is true and you should never doubt what we tell you. We know everything, there is nothing that we don't know, and when we say don't cancel your trip (don't deny us the income) please listen to us. 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

It isn’t worth the risk to the innocent people that might die in this and to Thai tourism in general that will suffer if there is a terrorist attack at the world famous full moon party.

 

Just ban all Israelis and Palestinians from Thailand until they sort out there differences.

We don’t need it.

 

 

Ban tourists because of home grown problems... have to ban almost every nation.

Russians,Ukrainians, 90% of immigrant workers..

where would you stop?

[Caldera]

I don't find these statements particularly reassuring, but I guess we'll see if anything happens. 

[James9999]

2 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Israel and Ukraine both got invaded by Hamas and Russia respectively .

Israel and Ukraine are both fighting back against their attackers .

   You should compare Israel to Ukraine and liken Hamas to Russia

Ukraine and Israel are not alike. Israel came into being after a civil war. The same can't be said of Ukraine. Ukraine is under attack from its former colonial master.

[Nick Carter icp]

21 minutes ago, James9999 said:

Ukraine and Israel are not alike. Israel came into being after a civil war. The same can't be said of Ukraine. Ukraine is under attack from its former colonial master.

 

   We are talking about the two current wars and how Russia and Palestine were both the aggressors and they both started the two wars .

   We aren't talking about how the Countries were formed  or similarities in that issue .

   Russia and Palestine both did the invading 

[Mbaki]

2 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

  Short memory : Palestine invaded Israel on Oct 7 th and this current war is because Palestine invaded Israel . 

   Both Russia and Palestine did the invading  

The border attack on Israel was hardly an invasion.

[Nick Carter icp]

Just now, Mbaki said:

The border attack on Israel was hardly an invasion.

 

   It was an invasion, 

Invasions means "an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force."

   And that is exactly what Palestine did to Israel 

[NativeBob]

35 minutes ago, James9999 said:

Ukraine is under attack from its former colonial master.

Seriously? Poland? #ROFL

[Mbaki]

3 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   It was an invasion, 

Invasions means "an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force."

   And that is exactly what Palestine did to Israel 

So same as what Israel has been doing in the West Bank for years and now Gaza.

[James9999]

8 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   We are talking about the two current wars and how Russia and Palestine were both the aggressors and they both started the two wars .

   We aren't talking about how the Countries were formed  or similarities in that issue .

   Russia and Palestine both did the invading 

Palestine no longer exists as a country so how can it invade anybody? There is no comparison between Russia and Ukraine and Hamas/Hezbollah and Israel.

[Nick Carter icp]

Just now, Mbaki said:

So same as what Israel has been doing in the West Bank for years and now Gaza.

 

   We are talking about the current wars and what caused the two wars ,

That is the subject that we are talking about .

 

[Nick Carter icp]

Just now, James9999 said:

Palestine no longer exists as a country so how can it invade anybody? .

 

   Palestine has never existed as a Country  , but I did mean the people who call themselves  Palestinian

   Surely you knew whom I meant and I didnt need to tell you ?

The people who invaded Israel on Oct 7 th

[James9999]

7 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

 

 

5 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

Seriously? Poland? #ROFL

Not that far back. I find it strange that tiny Lithuania was a major empire in Europe at one time.