Bangkok at risk of attacks by southern insurgents: governor

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok is at risk of terrorist attacks by insurgents travelling from the South during the New Year holiday period, Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said Tuesday.

Citing an urgent report by the National Intelligence Agency, he said the insurgents were now based mainly in Bang Kapi district and would carry out "non-lethal" attacks at celebratory events to just "cause disturbance".

"The directors of all 50 district offices have been instructed to be on a standby, especially to watch out for incidents at local celebratory events in their jurisdiction," he added.

-- The Nation 2009-12-29

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no wonder, there's the highest concentration of Mosques in Bangkok. I guess they are targeting Mahathai road. The Bangkapi area is full with Southerners, most of them have fled the Southern provinces. I'm confident of the police in that area that they have it under control. Lots of undercover in place. There's been a thread going on for some time now. It's more a local incident, probably some are only business related. Not many foreigners around.

no wonder, there's the highest concentration of Mosques in Bangkok. I guess they are targeting Mahathai road. The Bangkapi area is full with Southerners, most of them have fled the Southern provinces. I'm confident of the police in that area that they have it under control. Lots of undercover in place. There's been a thread going on for some time now. It's more a local incident, probably some are only business related. Not many foreigners around.

Muslims should be screened for "loyalty to Thailand",the ones that fail should be sent to Somalia at their expense,a tatoo on their forehead,and warned death on return.All valuables given to the state.

I don't see much point in stating info from the NIA in public unless it is to scare people.

Why not just cancel the whole countdown, everyone can stay home and everyone's jobs will be much easier.