Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

Authorities have located all six suspicious devices planted across Phuket province, following a confession by a suspect currently in custody. The latest discoveries were made on 27 June at Surin Beach in Thalang district, bringing the search operation to a close.

 

A coordinated operation involving the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit from Provincial Police Region 8, local investigators, Thalang District officials, and officers from Cherng Talay Police Station was launched to search two additional sites identified by the suspect. Armed with detection equipment and metal scanners, the teams focused their efforts on areas near construction zones along Surin Beach.

 

The first device was discovered buried under a tree near a public restroom close to the beach landscaping project overseen by the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning. EOD officers successfully neutralised the device using standard disposal procedures.

Later in the day, at approximately 17:20, a second suspicious item was found buried in the sand beneath a tree along the beachfront. It had been concealed inside a green tumbler. Officers carefully disabled the circuit before removing the device for forensic examination to again see if it was a credible explosive device.

 

The two devices at Surin Beach bring the total number of recovered suspicious objects in Phuket to six, matching the suspect’s statement during interrogation. The full list of discovery sites includes:

 

• Phuket International Airport (1 device)

• Promthep Cape (1 device)

• Patong Beach (2 devices)

• Surin Beach (2 devices)

 

Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive and potential network behind the placements.

 

Related articles:

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1364814-bomb-scare-at-phuket-airport-as-suspect-device-found-in-motorcycle/

 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1364870-suspected-explosive-device-safely-detonated-on-patong-beach/

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-06-28

 

 

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities have located all six suspicious devices planted across Phuket province, following a confession by a suspect currently in custody. The latest discoveries were made on 27 June at Surin Beach in Thalang district, bringing the search operation to a close

The issue is in the south, so keep it in the south.

Stop targeting innocent locals and holidaymakers, that will not garner you any support or sympathy.

I wonder what interview techniques they used to get this accurate information. Whatever interrogation tactics they used, it was clearly effective.

Nothing confirmed as an explosive device... I'm wondering if these are simple smoke screens, created by the military, to scare the public,  giving the military another reason for a coup.

Cambodia attacks the Thai tourism ??? Reason is well known.

1 hour ago, alien365 said:

I wonder what interview techniques they used to get this accurate information. Whatever interrogation tactics they used, it was clearly effective.

Why didn't they take the suspect to Surin Beach to show them where the devices were instead of having to sweep the area with metal detectors ?

3 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

Nothing confirmed as an explosive device... I'm wondering if these are simple smoke screens, created by the military, to scare the public,  giving the military another reason for a coup.

You mean when they say one device detonated really means nothing confirmed as an explosive device? Where did you learn this type of English? https://aseannow.com/topic/1364870-suspected-explosive-device-safely-detonated-on-patong-beach/

12 minutes ago, thesetat said:

You mean when they say one device detonated really means nothing confirmed as an explosive device? Where did you learn this type of English? https://aseannow.com/topic/1364870-suspected-explosive-device-safely-detonated-on-patong-beach/

Can I clarify a term that seems to be causing confusion.

 

This was a controlled detention, not an explosion.
 

Controlled detention is a term used worldwide by EODs, law enforcement, military, emergency services and responsers.

 

Controlled Detention is a non-destructive procedure used to temporarily contain or stabilise a suspicious item, so it can be examined or dealt with safely.

2 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Can I clarify a term that seems to be causing confusion.

 

This was a controlled detention, not an explosion.
 

Controlled detention is a term used worldwide by EODs, law enforcement, military, emergency services and responsers.

 

Controlled Detention is a non-destructive procedure used to temporarily contain or stabilise a suspicious item, so it can be examined or dealt with safely.

I know the terms well. but that is not the issue. It was said 

 

3 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

Nothing confirmed as an explosive device... I'm wondering if these are simple smoke screens, created by the military, to scare the public,  giving the military another reason for a coup.

But you need an explosive device to be able to detonate it. 

17 minutes ago, thesetat said:

I know the terms well. but that is not the issue. It was said 

 

But you need an explosive device to be able to detonate it. 

From your linked news article;

 

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists safely carried out a controlled detonation of a suspected explosive device found near Patong Beach on the morning of 26 June.

 

EOD teams conducted a thorough examination of the item before carrying out the controlled detonation. No injuries or property damage were reported. Authorities have not yet confirmed what object was discovered or if it was a credible explosive device.

 

Does it matter if it was a live device or Dummy Tourists in these areas will now be scared and potential new arrivals thinking of traveling to Phuket will be thinking is it safe to travel there. Specially the Chinese who are easy to scare off.

 

UPDATE
Devices Found at Tourist Areas Were Campaign to Cause Alarm

 

 

1 hour ago, thesetat said:

You mean when they say one device detonated really means nothing confirmed as an explosive device? Where did you learn this type of English? https://aseannow.com/topic/1364870-suspected-explosive-device-safely-detonated-on-patong-beach/

OMG, do you know anything about how they treat suspect devices...hint they attach and explosive and DETONATE it...555

1 hour ago, thesetat said:

I know the terms well. but that is not the issue. It was said 

 

But you need an explosive device to be able to detonate it. 

Mate, grow a brain...you have no idea what you are talking about. Please, stop embarrassing yourself.

I'm no nothing about Bomb Disposal but I do know anything that resembles a IED is treated either with a disposal expert suited out to defuse it or you detonate it with a small amount of Explosive fake or real no chances are afforded. 

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

green tumbler

looks like Starbuck's Stanley Cup

Not so good for Phuket Business . This is a story that goes long back . Hope local authorities and police keeps  the good work avoiding any terrorist attack in memory of what happened in Bali . It toke them 3-4 years to get back to business . 

It might be more a mediatic bomb than else as it would go live globally ....

This will do wonders for tourism