Bangkok: Assailants Fired M-79 Grenades At Sala Daeng Skytrain Station

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BOMB BLASTS

Assailants fired M-79 grenades at Sala Daeng skytrain station

The bomb hits injured 25, including three foreigners

BANGKOK: -- Assailants fired M-79 explosives onto Sala Daeng skytrain station, injuring four, near the site where multicoloured protesters were confronting with the red shirts on Thursday night.

Two of the four were foreigners while the rest were Thais.

The first hits took place at 8.30pm. Police said three explosions, believed to be M-79 grenades, were fired at the third floor of the the skytrain. The explosions sent people waiting at the station ran out in panic.

The fourth explosion hit the roof of the skytrain station shortly after.

The fifth bomb attack took place in front of Bank of Ayudhya's Sala Daeng branch near Sala Daeng skytrain at 20.45pm. The blast injured three other people.

The blasts dispersed the protesters of multicoloured and red shirts who had confronted each other at Rajprasong Intersection since 5pm.

-- The Nation 2010-04-22

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At least 45 wounded in Bangkok blasts: hospitals

BANGKOK (AFP) -- A series of blasts in Bangkok's business district late Thursday wounded at least 45 people, according to three hospitals.

-- ©Copyright AFP 2010-04-22

Published with written approval from AFP.

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[jcbangkok]

Civil Court grants injunction which prevents PM from using force to disperse red shirt rally

If Martial Law needs to be declared to circumvent this insane court order then let it happen and let it happen now.

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Silom Evacuated After Bombs Go Off

BANGKOK: -- TAN Network correspondent Chaowarat Yongjiranon reported while doing a story in the Phatpong area that at least three bomb-like sounds were heard were heard around 8 P.M. on Thursday evening. Three more were later heard. Authorities quickly evacuated the area, not sure of whether the sounds were really bombs or merely firecrackers lit by the red shirt protesters to scare off the multi-colored shirt supporters in the area.

Reports indicated that the sounds could have been firecrackers lit by red shirt protesters who were trying to intimidate. Other reports suggested that they were indeed the sounds of M79 grenades being launched into the group of multi-colored shirt protesters who have come to show their displeasure with the red shirts. It has so far been reported that they were likely bombs, but officials have not revealed what kind of bombs or grenades were used in the attacks.

At least three more blasts have since been reported, including a bomb that reportedly went off in front of the Bangkok Bank headquarters.

Initial reports suggest that there were four injuries. At least two of them have been confirmed to be foreigners. 20 other injuries were then reported in subsequent attacks. Along with other businesses in the area, the BTS Skytrain at the Saladeng Station has evacuated all passengers.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-22

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[cheguevara]

Let's please remember that we don't know who launched these bomb attacks. According to Channel 7, one pink shirt was seen beating up a red shirt at the SkyTrain station, who he thought was responsible for the attacks. The man is now in the hospital in serious condition.

[otherstuff1957]

Civil Court grants injunction which prevents PM from using force to disperse red shirt rally

Perfect timing! As soon as grenades start flying, the PM is told that he cannot use force.

Amazing Thailand.

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THE NATION: Jurin: 75 injured and one dead from Silom explosions. -Ch. 9--

-- The Nation 2010-04-22

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[cheguevara]

The only time people have died is when the PM has used force. So maybe that's why?

[lannarebirth]

...one pink shirt was seen beating up a red shirt at the SkyTrain station...

That's a good start.

[londonthai]

it looks like some other shirts "black" or "blue" are trying to stirr some mess to their own benefits - blame it on the reds or the muslims from the south, to introduce martial law and possibly yet another military coup. Happened before on the new year's eve.

ps it was a granade and not a bomb, as usual exaggeration from the nation

Edited April 22, 2010 by londonthai

[cheguevara]

...one pink shirt was seen beating up a red shirt at the SkyTrain station...

That's a good start.

Why are you pro-violence?

[Jingthing]

Of course it was the reds. They have threatened this. Red shirt apologists, you should be ashamed.

[frodo]

The only time people have died is when the PM has used force. So maybe that's why?

The PM has used force this evening with one dead from the Sala Daeng blasts?

Naturally, the perfect angelic reds have claimed again none of their people were responsible for this as they shoot at helicopters.

[tb86]

The only time people have died is when the PM has used force. So maybe that's why?

are you high? seriously man, you actualy can say something like that... maybe the multi colors blew themselves up.... you should be embarrased,

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TAN Network: PBS: Health Minister confirms 75 injured in Silom bomb attacks; 10 in critical condition; 1 death

-- Tan Network 2010-04-22

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[haroldc]

Civil Court grants injunction which prevents PM from using force to disperse red shirt rally

If Martial Law needs to be declared to circumvent this insane court order then let it happen and let it happen now.

I wholeheartedly agree. This has gone beyond civility and civil law.

[yankeedoodledandee]

it looks like some other shirts "black" or "blue" are trying to stirr some mess to their own benefits

The report below is incorrect. The first blast was right before 8pm, then 2 minutes later there was another, then the third blast was just after 8pm, maybe around 8:10 or so. Most people fled to Thanon Convent to get out of trouble. We were lucky to get out before further blasts.

BOMB BLASTS

Assailants fired M-79 grenades at Sala Daeng skytrain station

The bomb hits injured 25, including three foreigners

BANGKOK: -- Assailants fired M-79 explosives onto Sala Daeng skytrain station, injuring four, near the site where multicoloured protesters were confronting with the red shirts on Thursday night.

Two of the four were foreigners while the rest were Thais.

The first hits took place at 8.30pm. Police said three explosions, believed to be M-79 grenades, were fired at the third floor of the the skytrain. The explosions sent people waiting at the station ran out in panic.

The fourth explosion hit the roof of the skytrain station shortly after.

The fifth bomb attack took place in front of Bank of Ayudhya's Sala Daeng branch near Sala Daeng skytrain at 20.45pm. The blast injured three other people.

The blasts dispersed the protesters of multicoloured and red shirts who had confronted each other at Rajprasong Intersection since 5pm.

[rdtbm]

Of course it was the reds. They have threatened this. Red shirt apologists, you should be ashamed.

So, if you are so sure it was the Red Shirt....where is your proof?

[gemini81]

The only time people have died is when the PM has used force. So maybe that's why?

??

So the only other option then is to just let the economic capital collapse, and let one group of people do as they like to cripple their own country? No other country would ever be this tolerant.

[traderjm]

Let's please remember that we don't know who launched these bomb attacks. According to Channel 7, one pink shirt was seen beating up a red shirt at the SkyTrain station, who he thought was responsible for the attacks. The man is now in the hospital in serious condition.

How can you be so dumb we all know who is doing it , It is a waste of data responding to you.

You would be shocked at much nicer a read this forum is when you put guys like him on ignore.. now if only I could get people stop quoting him so I'm nt stuck reading his drivel anyway hahahaha

[cheguevara]

The only time people have died is when the PM has used force. So maybe that's why?

The PM has used force this evening with one dead from the Sala Daeng blasts?

Naturally, the perfect angelic reds have claimed again none of their people were responsible for this as they shoot at helicopters.

Before today, my friend. Nobody died before Abhisit launched his crackdown on April 10th. And nobody knows who launched the attacks tonight, so let's keep it peaceful, shall we.

[CosmicSurfer]

1 Dead just announced by Channel News Asia

CS

[padfoot]

Remember, the government cannot use any force. They have to let people shoot at them and kill civilians till their heart's content. But no force can be used against the perpetrators. So soldiers and citizens, just stand there and let people shoot you.

[cheguevara]

Of course it was the reds. They have threatened this. Red shirt apologists, you should be ashamed.

Where is your proof that the red shirts are responsible? You're ASSUMING. Don't confuse people with lies before you have facts, please. Nobody knows who attacked who tonight. Nobody knows who launched the bombs.

[animatic]

Civil Court grants injunction which prevents PM from using force to disperse red shirt rally

If Martial Law needs to be declared to circumvent this insane court order then let it happen and let it happen now.

Last logical alternative,

besides handing the country to the mob to rape and pillage as they see fit.

Considering how they treat those near them now, it wouldn't be pretty....

[tb86]

Of course it was the reds. They have threatened this. Red shirt apologists, you should be ashamed.

So, if you are so sure it was the Red Shirt....where is your proof?

ok well where is your proof that it wasnt, cmon your peaceful protestors are starting to behave like they did last year... kinda a declaration of war on the people of bangkok... its about time to sweep clean the streets of bkk, personaly i hope they roll tanks over the whole lot of em.

[daxbr]

Let's please remember that we don't know who launched these bomb attacks. According to Channel 7, one pink shirt was seen beating up a red shirt at the SkyTrain station, who he thought was responsible for the attacks. The man is now in the hospital in serious condition.

How can you be so dumb we all know who is doing it , It is a waste of data responding to you.

Clearly both sides can and will use agent provocateurs, and will blame each other. We will probably never know.

[otherstuff1957]

It is true that we don't know who shot those grenades yet... and we may never know for sure. However, the only ones who will benefit from escalating violence are the Reds themselves. Furthermore, the grenade attacks that started during the Yellow protests and have continued to the present have always targeted people or institutions that are seen as being hostile to the Reds. While a 'false flag operation' is always possible, this would be an unusually prolonged one!

I do hope that the army does not respond rashly to this provocation. A harsh response is exactly what the more extreme Reds want. Also, it would be a huge PR boost for the Reds if the Red Guards arrested the extremists who did this and turned them over to the police.

Edited April 22, 2010 by otherstuff1957

[tgw]

anyone else thinking that this "civil court order" is a preparation for exactly that - put the PM in a safe place where he can't order anything and let the army take over the responsibility for cleaning up?

Civil Court grants injunction which prevents PM from using force to disperse red shirt rally

If Martial Law needs to be declared to circumvent this insane court order then let it happen and let it happen now.

I wholeheartedly agree. This has gone beyond civility and civil law.

[mythBuster]

So the hunt is on for a party that has everything to win with a bloody action from the army against the red shirts. It is always the same, always it are military grade weapons, grenades or explosives, to stir up the trouble. It was indeed very loud, I am staying at Soi Sala Daeng not to far from the station.