No End In Sight As South Thai Rebellion Enters Fifth Year

[Scott]

Thanks, your points are well taken and difficult to dispute. There are a lot of monied people behind the scenes and they are the true danger. I think poverty is an issue because it is the place where it's easiest to recruit the young fools as suicide bombers etc. In most western countries it's now too difficult to get those young, uneducated folks in to do the bombing so it's the wealthier more affluent who perform these duties. I guess the point is, we have to watch out on all fronts.

Again thanks.

[NanaFoods]

Thanks, your points are well taken and difficult to dispute. There are a lot of monied people behind the scenes and they are the true danger. I think poverty is an issue because it is the place where it's easiest to recruit the young fools as suicide bombers etc. In most western countries it's now too difficult to get those young, uneducated folks in to do the bombing so it's the wealthier more affluent who perform these duties. I guess the point is, we have to watch out on all fronts.

Again thanks.

Thanks for your response, Scott.

Please consider... we are witnessing the biggest transfer of wealth in history due to petro-dollars being transfered from the West, India and China to oil producing nations - the majority of which are in the MidEast. Sure, this wealth is not distributed evenly, but richer those countries are without a doubt.

As you acknowledged, it is difficult to find young uneducated suicide bombers in the West, so the more affluent but still religiously devout perform these acts. Why do you conclude that if wealth was more evenly distributed in MidEast countries, more affluent and religiously devout people wouldn't perform these acts, just as they do in the West?

Edited July 31, 2008 by ChefHeat

[sriracha john]

sorry Scott, but reports of yet another teacher killed...

Insurgents kill a local school teacher in Pattani; 12 injured in Narathiwat bombing

Pattani - A gunman riding pillion on a motorbike shot and killed a local school teacher at in Yaring district, while in nearby Narathiwat, a bomb exploded at a local outdoor market, injuring 12 people.

Akom Suwanawong, 57, a resident of Pattani's Tambon Sabarang, was shot dead at close range while riding his motorbike to the school this morning. Police said the attackers made off with Akom's 9mm handgun.

Meanwhile, Narathiwat police were going through the closed circuit video to look for suspects who may have placed the bomb at the outdoor market Thursday.

Eleven of the injured have been released from the hospital yesterday afternoon after receiving minor treatment. The attack came amid claims of limited success by the authorities, pointing to the drop of the number of attacks.

In 2007, more than 100 public schools came under arson attacks. But in 2008, up to now, only ten schools have been attacked.

But analysts said using the decline in the number of attacks was misleading because a number of attacks over the recent months have been much more deadly and intense, inflicting serious casualties.

While intelligence appeared to have been improved somewhat, the drop on attacks on public schools did not reflect on the working of the state security apparatus, whose policy remained largely the same as previous years.

- The Nation

[sriracha john]

One killed, 17 wounded in Southern insurgent attacks

PATTANI, July 31 (TNA) – A school teacher was shot dead while 17 persons were wounded in a bomb explosion in two separate incidents in the troubled southern provinces of Pattani and Narathiwat early Thursday.

A 53-year-old teacher was shot dead while he was driving a motorcycle to school in Pattani's Yarang district Thursday morning. Police said they believed unidentified gunmen followed his motorcycle and shot him enroute before escaping.

Another incident took place at a market in the Narathiwat provincial seat when a five-kilogramme bomb hidden inside a black motorcycle was detonated by a cell phone, police said.

Police said 17 persons, including a six-month-old infant girl and a 70-year-old man, were wounded by the blast. Several motorcycles parked nearby were also damaged.

Witnesses said they saw a teenager drive the black motorcycle and park it near the market early this morning. The identified teenager then mingled with people who were shopping before the bomb exploded.

Some 3,500 people have been killed in the two provinces and nearby Yala province since renewed violence broke out in the region early in 2004.

[NanaFoods]

The ideological basis and method of land grabs, as in the Thai South:

Ishaq:365/Tabari VII:94 “Muhammad bin Maslamah said, ‘O Messenger, we shall have to tell lies.’ ‘Say what you like,’ Prophet Muhammad replied. ‘You are absolved, free to say whatever you must.’”

Qur’an 9:3 “And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the Pilgrimage is that Allah and His Messenger dissolve treaty obligations with the Pagans.”

Tabari VIII:182 “Allah had enabled Muhammad to take the persons of the Quraysh by force, giving him power over them so they were his booty. Their lives were now his spoil.”

Bukhari:V9B84N59 “Allah’s Apostle said, ‘I have been ordered to fight the people till they say: “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah.” Whoever says this will save his property and his life from me.’”

Tabari IX:69 “Killing disbelievers is a small matter to us.”

Tabari VIII:141 “The battle cry of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah that night was: ‘Kill! Kill! Kill!’”

Qur’an 2:191 “And kill them wherever you find and catch them. Drive them out from where they have turned you out; for Al-Fitnah (polytheism, disbelief, etc) is worse than slaughter.”

Ishaq:327 “Allah said, ‘A prophet must slaughter before collecting captives. A slaughtered enemy is driven from the land. Muhammad, you craved the desires of this world, its goods and the ransom captives would bring. But Allah desires killing them to manifest the religion.’”

Qur’an 8:39 “So, fight them till all opposition ends and the only religion is Islam.”

Qur’an 33:21 “You have indeed a noble paradigm in the Apostle of Allah.” [A second translation reads:] “You have in (Muhammad) the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern of conduct for anyone to follow.”

Ah yes, isn't "religious" tolerance grand?

Edited August 1, 2008 by ChefHeat

[Scott]

Chefheat: I don't know that the solution is equitable distribution of wealth, but I think it would reduce the number of people interested in fanatacism. When I lived/worked in the Middle East, one of the things that struck me in some places was the huge family size, the relative poverty and the fact that there is absolutely nothing for a lot of them to do. They then get gov'ts and religious people who spew a constant hatred for the West and it's evil ways, while never taking a look at their own country/culture.

Once some of these folks get some goals and dreams and get a life, I think the numbers will be reduced.

Make no mistake, there are will always be the extremists and neither wealth nor poverty will deter them (Bin Laden is from a wealthy family). Vigilence is still required.

Finally, what I am talking about only addresses the social situation for some of these folks. There are a lot of other things that need to be addressed.

On another note, sorry to see another teacher get killed.

[papajohn]

The ideological basis and method of land grabs, as in the Thai South:

Ishaq:365/Tabari VII:94 “Muhammad bin Maslamah said, ‘O Messenger, we shall have to tell lies.’ ‘Say what you like,’ Prophet Muhammad replied. ‘You are absolved, free to say whatever you must.’”

"tell all the lies you want"

Qur’an 9:3 “And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the Pilgrimage is that Allah and His Messenger dissolve treaty obligations with the Pagans.”

" Agree to treaty it means nothing to us"

Tabari VIII:182 “Allah had enabled Muhammad to take the persons of the Quraysh by force, giving him power over them so they were his booty. Their lives were now his spoil.”

" You have the right to kill any non Muslim"

Bukhari:V9B84N59 “Allah’s Apostle said, ‘I have been ordered to fight the people till they say: “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah.” Whoever says this will save his property and his life from me.’”

" All other people and beliefs are to be killed"

Tabari IX:69 “Killing disbelievers is a small matter to us.”

" Says it all"

Tabari VIII:141 “The battle cry of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah that night was: ‘Kill! Kill! Kill!’”

" Anyone paying attention"

Qur’an 2:191 “And kill them wherever you find and catch them. Drive them out from where they have turned you out; for Al-Fitnah (polytheism, disbelief, etc) is worse than slaughter.”

" <deleted>" does this mean?

Ishaq:327 “Allah said, ‘A prophet must slaughter before collecting captives. A slaughtered enemy is driven from the land. Muhammad, you craved the desires of this world, its goods and the ransom captives would bring. But Allah desires killing them to manifest the religion.’”

" Need I say more"

Qur’an 8:39 “So, fight them till all opposition ends and the only religion is Islam.”

" Iran wants to build " The Bomb"

Qur’an 33:21 “You have indeed a noble paradigm in the Apostle of Allah.” [A second translation reads:] “You have in (Muhammad) the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern of conduct for anyone to follow.”

" Kill them all"

Ah yes, isn't "religious" tolerance grand?

We have all seen the pictures of what goes on in the Madrases( Islamic schools) young children being beaten with a stick by the teacher. These children must memorize the Koran word for word or be beaten and humiliated or worse. This is a sick society

that has been brainwashed beyond belief. There are no limits to their right to rule over infidels. Wake up

people! You and your children are at risk to a malevelant group that now has the wealth to wreak

havoc on the world. This is demonstrated daily. Now

Iran wants "The Bomb". Chok Dee.

Chefheats' quotes from the Koran should be on the front page of the New York Times and every English language newspaper each and everyday. Thanks Chefheat for your insight as to the true nature and intent of these "peace loving, as they say " people.

This is not a rant I know how to rant Sawadee Kup.

[sriracha john]

Moving outside the traditional three provinces of the "Deep South"....

Seven bombs rock Songkhla

Seven bombs exploded around Songkhla last night, injuring four people. Five bombs went off in Songkhla's Muang district: at three 7-11 convenience stores in town, near a restaurant on Samila beach, and next to an electricity pole. The explosions at 9.40pm injured three people as police and security authorities rushed to the scene. In Hat Yai district, two bombs exploded near another 7-11 store on Ratuthis road and near the Lung Jerm tea house on Phetkasem road, about 300 metres from the Carrefour supercentre. One person was injured in the Hat Yai blast. Police have stepped up security measures in Hat Yai and

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[sriracha john]

sorry to report Scott, yet another teacher killed...

Yala teacher killed; police issue warrant for bombers

YALA, Aug 2 (TNA) - A Muslim religious teacher was shot dead early Saturday, police reported, and have issued a warrant for the arrest of one of several bombers responsible for wounding nearly 20 persons in an explosion earlier this week, police said.

Police said the 29-year-old victim was killed while he was driving a motorcycle in Raman district of the troubled southern province. Shot three times in his head and torso by two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle, he died at the scene, while the gunmen escaped, police said.

Meanwhile, police in nearby Narathiwat province said a surveillance camera showed that not less than four persons were responsible for Thursday's bombing incident in which 17 persons, including a six-month-old girl and a 70-year-old man, were wounded.

The bomb exploded at a market in Narathiwat provincial seat after the five-kilogramme bomb hidden inside a black motorcycle was detonated by cell phone. The identities of two of the bombers were already known, according to police. One is already wanted by police in Pattani, alleged to be a leader of an insurgent group and that he had stored explosives at a Muslim religious school which were found in 2006. He is also believed to have planted a bomb at a in Narathiwat last year, according to police. Police have issued warrant for his arrest. Police said they were gathering more evidence before seeking an arrest warrant for another suspect whose identity is already known.

Over 3,500 people have been killed in the three provinces since renewed violence broke out in the region early in 2004.

[sriracha john]

Thirteen teens detained for allegedly involving in seven bomb attacks in Songkhla

Thirteen suspects were detained in connection with the seven bomb attacks in Songkhla province, which injured three, on Saturday night. The 13 suspects detained for further interrogation were teenagers from three deep south provinces. They told police that they were visiting Samila Beach for pleasure.

The army's spokesman Akra Thiprote said Sunday that four bomb attacks rocked the province's Muang district, slightly injuring two.

In Hat Yai district, three bomb attacks took place, no one injured. Initial investigation showed that they were small bombs.

The spokesman asked local people to stay update with the information from the authorities and asked them to report to the authorities if they had information.

"We believe that the insurgents wanted to cause chaos, not to kill anybody. They wanted to create chaos in the province which is a tourism destination and economically important to the region," the spokesman said.

- The Nation

[sriracha john]

Bomb squad units inspect a blast site in Hat Yai. Seven small bombs exploded at shops and restaurants in southern Thailand's tourist hubs injuring two people, officials said Sunday, while two people were killed in separate attacks.

AFP

Officials inspect wreckage of a motorcycle after a bomb exploded in the city of Songkha, August 2, 2008. At least seven coordinated bomb attacks were launched in the Thai southern border province Saturday evening, injuring at least two people, local media reported.

REUTERS

[Scott]

Since it was a Muslim teacher at an Islamic school that was killed, I wonder if this is a revenge killing by the gov't or the gov't's side on this dispute.

The bombings are a sad turn events as well.

[sriracha john]

Thirteen teens detained for allegedly involving in seven bomb attacks in Songkhla

Thirteen suspects were detained in connection with the seven bomb attacks in Songkhla province, which injured three, on Saturday night.

13 teen suspects involved in Songkhla attacks released

After intense interrogation and CCTV inspection, 13 teen suspects who were detained in connection with the seven bomb attacks in Songkhla province on Saturday night, have been released due to lack of evidences.

Pol. Gen. Pansiri Praphawat, deputy commissioner of Royal Thai Police has traveled to inspect the five bombing areas and two others in Hat Yai. Following his inspection, Pol. Gen. Pansiri anticipated all blasts were made by the same group due to similar evidences. He evaluated that the objective of the incidents was likely to stir up the situations.

- ThaiNews

Edited August 3, 2008 by sriracha john

[sriracha john]

The bombings and shootings persist throughout the region....

Three soldiers injured in blast

Three soldiers guarding a railway track were wounded when a bomb exploded in Rangae district in Narathiwat early yesterday morning, local police said. The bomb went off while the eight-strong unit was carrying out a patrol along a railway track before an early-morning train from Sungai Kolok station to Surat Thani station was due to pass. The injured soldiers were Cpl Ronachai Sakulchai, 27, Pvt Dulloh Manden, 22, and Pvt Masakee Peelae, 22. They received shrapnel wounds to their torsos and legs. Police said the 5kg homemade bomb detonated by mobile phone was placed near the track. Elsewhere in Narathiwat, a marine ranger was seriously wounded in a shooting at a school in Bacho district yesterday morning. Police said Petty Officer 1st Class Manus Jitdol, 36, was shot by two armed men on a motorcycle while guarding the school along with three other naval officers, who escaped unharmed. There was a five-minute gunfight before the two assailants sped away. In neighbouring Yala, two soldiers were injured in an ambush in Muang district in the early hours of yesterday. Pvt 1st Class Anucha Nalad, 27, was shot in the head and was in a coma, while Pvt 1st Class Sunthorn Jitpila, 30, was shot in the neck. Police said the two soldiers were attacked while

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[TAWP]

Since it was a Muslim teacher at an Islamic school that was killed, I wonder if this is a revenge killing by the gov't or the gov't's side on this dispute.

The bombings are a sad turn events as well.

Or a double-wammy: He refused to be radical in his teachings/opposed the radicals and was disposed of. At the same time the ones ordering the hit will preach that the deed needs to be revenged...

[papajohn]

Since it was a Muslim teacher at an Islamic school that was killed, I wonder if this is a revenge killing by the gov't or the gov't's side on this dispute.

More likely explains why there are no moderate Muslims willing to speak up against any of the terrorists and Jihad anywhere in the world. The nail that sticks up gets hammerd down, quickly !

The bombings are a sad turn events as well.

[sriracha john]

Bomb at Rail Track in Narathiwat Injures 3 Soldiers

Southern insurgents are still staging violent attacks in the area, with the latest incident being a bomb attack on soldiers guarding the railroad tracks in Narathiwat province, injuring three soldiers.

Southern insurgents detonated a bomb aimed at a group of soldiers guarding the railroad tracks in Narathiwat province's Ra-ngae district. The attack injured three soldiers.

Upon an inspection of the scene, forensic officials found that the bomb was a five-kilogram bomb put in a metal box and detonated via mobile phone.

In Bajoh district in the same province, insurgents opened fire on soldiers guarding the Ban Dugu School, seriously injuring Command Sergeant Major Manas Jitdol. The attack has left the school staff and students shaken as it happened on school grounds while classes were in session.

In Pattani province, a bomb was detonated on Panarae-Saiburee Road, seriously injuring Command Sergeant Major Somyos Kaewsaengsai and Private Samran Chanmee.

The two were part of a teacher protection force that was on its way to a school when the bomb was detonated. The remaining members of the group fired at the insurgents after the bomb attack.

In the Muang district of Yala province, insurgents opened fire on Private First Class Anucha Nalard and Private First Class Suntorn Jitpila in front of the Susco petrol station on Siroros Road, seriously injuring them.

The two were on their motorbikes returning to their barracks when two insurgents on a motorcycle opened fire on them.

- Thailand Outlook

[sriracha john]

Gunfight in Yala

Suspected insurgents with assault weaponry fired upon a security post in Yala province late last night.

Authorities report that insurgency in the southern provinces continues unabated, with the latest round of violence occurring in Banchu village, Yaha district, of Yala province late last night.

Officials revealed that at least 5 insurgents attacked the village's security post, where a number of volunteer village guards were stationed. The attack sparked an exchange of gunfire between the two sides for more than 5 minutes, before insurgents were forced to retreat.

Investigators from the 45th Yala Forensic Science Division who arrived at the scene this morning said that insurgents were armed with AK-47s and M-16 assault rifles. No injuries or fatalities were reported during last night's battle.

- ThaiNews

[sriracha john]

Moving outside the traditional three provinces of the "Deep South"....

Seven bombs rock Songkhla

Seven bombs exploded around Songkhla last night, injuring four people. Five bombs went off in Songkhla's Muang district: at three 7-11 convenience stores in town, near a restaurant on Samila beach, and next to an electricity pole. The explosions at 9.40pm injured three people as police and security authorities rushed to the scene. In Hat Yai district, two bombs exploded near another 7-11 store on Ratuthis road and near the Lung Jerm tea house on Phetkasem road, about 300 metres from the Carrefour supercentre. One person was injured in the Hat Yai blast. Police have stepped up security measures in Hat Yai and

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You can always tell when the violence extends beyond the three provinces.... TAT becomes involved.

Police release sketches of Songkhla bomb suspects

SONGKHLA – Thai police released sketches on Tuesday of two men suspected of connection with seven coordinated bombings in Songkhla on Saturday evening.

The sketches, based on descriptions given by eyewitnesses, were being distributed through various outlets, including television and other media.

The suspects were thought to be responsible or otherwise involved in the series of bombing incidents outside a convenience store and a restaurant in Hat Yai municipality.

Police were also tracking another three suspects identified in footage captured by a surveillance monitor in Songkhla.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand's Hat Yai office forwarded reports on the bombing incidents to tourism offices in Malaysia and Singapore, clarifying that the incidents were not as severe as reported in the news. *"Yeah it was only two bombs in Hat Yai and five bombs in Songkhla, come on up...it's nothing....everything's fine"*

Nonetheless, over one hundred hotel room reservations in the province have been cancelled.

Meanwhile, security in Songkhla municipality itself has been tightened and police are conducting round the clock searches of suspicious vehicles.

- TNA

Edited August 5, 2008 by sriracha john

[sriracha john]

Two different discouraging reports coming from TNA Breaking News:

10 schools in Krongpenang, Yala close after local school director wounded in insurgent attack

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Royal Thai Air Force helicopter crashes in Yala's Betong district; initial report says three military died

[Jai Dee]

Thai military helicopter crashes in south, 6 dead

A Thai air force helicopter crashed on Wednesday in the country's troubled south killing all six aboard, an army spokesman said, the second military helicopter to go down in the region in less than two months.

The Bell UH-1H - with two pilots, two mechanics and two rescue workers - crashed in the the southern province of Yala, but its cause was unknown, Colonel Acra Tiproch said.

'We don't know what caused it to crash yet, but I don't think it was the work of the militants since Betong is relatively free of attacks,' Mr Acra told Reuters by telephone referring to a hilly town popular with Malaysian tourists just over the border.

The Vietnam War era aircraft, nicknamed Huey, crashed after dropping off three senior army officers in Betong and was heading to its base, he said.

The same model of helicopter carrying six forensic experts, two pilots and two mechanics suffered engine trouble and crashed on June 20 in Yala, killing all on board.

It was ferrying the forensic team to the site of a gun battle between Muslim rebels and security forces earlier on the day in Yala, one of four southernmost provinces where 3,000 people have been killed since 2004.

Source: Straits Times - 06 August 2008

[sriracha john]

A soldier guards at Ban Krong Pinang School in Yala's Krong Pinang district on Wednesday after insurgents attacked the school's Director on Tuesday. The security was also intensified at ten other schools in the district.

The Nation

[faranglandoz]

I know Thailand does not want to lose land, as it has to other neighbouring countries, but what use is it trying to retain these three provinces. Does this area have rich minerals or potential oil wells? If not I think it would be better to move all the budhists further north, and rehouse them. Then I would give these three provinces back to the muslims. This area can either revert back to Malaysia or they can become totally independant. By that I mean that Thailand should not give them anything, just leave the present infrastructure for them, then see how they go on their own.

Faranglandoz

[papajohn]

I know Thailand does not want to lose land, as it has to other neighbouring countries, but what use is it trying to retain these three provinces. Does this area have rich minerals or potential oil wells? If not I think it would be better to move all the budhists further north, and rehouse them. Then I would give these three provinces back to the muslims. This area can either revert back to Malaysia or they can become totally independant. By that I mean that Thailand should not give them anything, just leave the present infrastructure for them, then see how they go on their own.

Faranglandoz

How are things in dreamland ? To take your logic to its conclusion

the USA should move everyone out of New York City and turn it over to Bin Laden. Chok Dee.

[sriracha john]

The death toll from the helicopter crash has risen and now involves all 10 men onboard...

Chopper tragedy

An armed forces helicopter crashed on a mission in the deep South on Wednesday. All 10 military men aboard were killed.

The UH-1H Huey helicopter was on its way to the Betong district in Yala province from a nearby air force base when it smashed into thick forest just before noon, said Army spokesman Col Acra Tiproch. The Huey helicopter crashed shortly before touching down at Betong district, the southernmost town in Thailand, in Yala province just above the Malaysian border. The 10 people aboard included the pilot, co-pilot, seven Air Force men and an army officer. Most helicopters in the Thai armed forces are operated by the Air Force. Col Acra said they suspected technical malfunction was to blame. He ruled out the possibility the aircraft was show down, because "There are no militants operating near the crash site." "We still don't know what caused the crash," said Air Force spokesman Montol Sanchukorn. "We have sent a team to investigate." It was the second helicopter crash in two months in the troubled deep South, which comprises the provinces Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala. On June 20 an army helicopter suffered engine failure and crashed into a hillside in the Bannang Sata district of Yala province, 780 kilometres south of Bangkok, killing 10 out of 13

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[sriracha john]

He's very lucky to have even survived the attack... wishing ajarn yai a speedy recovery in the ICU...

A militant gang shot 55-year-old Sitthichai Chan-apiban, a School Director from Ban Krongpenang School in Yala's Krongpenang District, as he made his way home.

Sitthichai was severely injured and the attack caused more than ten schools in the district to close temporarily for safety reasons.

The authorities reveal that the militant gang opened fire on Sitthichai's car when he reached Yala-Betong road number 410 in tambon Bannangsareng of the city district. The School Director was seriously wounded.

The authorities continue to closely monitor the situation at local schools as many teachers have been frightened by the attack. Sitthichai is still under close watch at the Intensive Care Unit at Yala Hospital.

Yala Educational Service Area 1 Office Director-General, Attasit Rattanaklaew said the event has caused teachers to worry for their lives. The Office of Yala Educational Service Area 1 is to further discuss security measures for school teachers' safety.

- Thailand Outlook

Edited August 7, 2008 by sriracha john

[sriracha john]

Another day, another bombing, another group of injured... perhaps the government could focus a bit more attention on the situation besides a few hours spent by Interior Minister touring the region today before whisking off back to Bangkok?

Pattani bombing injures 9

Suspected insurgents carried out an explosive attack on a police patrol causing 9 injuries.

Authorities report that insurgents bombed a police unit conducting a routine patrol in Tanyong Dalo subdistrict, Yaring district of Pattani province earlier today. The bomb blast injured 7 police officers and 2 local residents. 2 officers are listed in critical condition. All casualties have been transported to the Yaring district Hospital.

Military units, police officers, and forensic technicians are currently investigating the bomb site and securing the local area.

- ThaiNews / Aug. 7, 2008

[faranglandoz]

I know Thailand does not want to lose land, as it has to other neighbouring countries, but what use is it trying to retain these three provinces. Does this area have rich minerals or potential oil wells? If not I think it would be better to move all the budhists further north, and rehouse them. Then I would give these three provinces back to the muslims. This area can either revert back to Malaysia or they can become totally independant. By that I mean that Thailand should not give them anything, just leave the present infrastructure for them, then see how they go on their own.

Faranglandoz

How are things in dreamland ? To take your logic to its conclusion

the USA should move everyone out of New York City and turn it over to Bin Laden. Chok Dee.

I did'nt know that New York City use to belong to Bin Laden

Faranglandoz

[papajohn]

I know Thailand does not want to lose land, as it has to other neighbouring countries, but what use is it trying to retain these three provinces. Does this area have rich minerals or potential oil wells? If not I think it would be better to move all the budhists further north, and rehouse them. Then I would give these three provinces back to the muslims. This area can either revert back to Malaysia or they can become totally independant. By that I mean that Thailand should not give them anything, just leave the present infrastructure for them, then see how they go on their own.

Faranglandoz

How are things in dreamland ? To take your logic to its conclusion

the USA should move everyone out of New York City and turn it over to Bin Laden. Chok Dee.

I did'nt know that New York City use to belong to Bin Laden

Faranglandoz

Well now your true colors are showing. It did not take much to smoke you out of your rat hole. You are a Jihadist uncovered. I only hope that the Thai authorities are reading this thread and pay you a visit.

[Jai Dee]

HM the King bestows Royal Water to be used in funeral service of 9 soldiers killed in helicopter crash

His Majesty the King yesterday bestowed 9 military officers who perished in a helicopter crash in Betong district of Yala province with Royal Water to be used during the funeral rites. Officials from the Bureau of the Royal Household transported the Royal Water to the service yesterday evening and it was received by Air Force Commander Air Chief Chalit Pukpasuk (ชลิต พุกผาสุข).

The Air Force Commander presided over the funeral ceremony and the military faction will sponsor the funeral for the coming 7 days. Donations have been given to the families of all 9 nine officers. Their funeral service yesterday saw many high ranking Air Force members attending.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 August 2008