15 Pakistanis Arrested In Southern Thailand Over Possible Terrorist Link

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15 Pakistanis Arrested in Yala over Possible Terrorist Link

Yala police have detained fifteen Pakistanis over a possible link to international terrorist groups.

Yala police, led by Police Major General Suchart Theerasawat, performed a raid on a hotel in the Muang district of Yala province, after receiving tips regarding suspicious activities of a group of Pakistanis.

Police revealed that a bank officer described a Pakistani customer coming in to transfer money to an overseas account, whose owner was found to be on an international terrorist blacklist.

Officers found fifteen Pakistanis in four rooms and brought them in for questioning.

The Pakistanis claimed that the transferred money was a donation to orphans and flood victims in Pakistan.

However, Police found irregularities about the claim and are conducting an additional investigation.

-- Tan Network 2010-10-13

[Scott]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

[bman413]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

The same thing muslims do everywhere; fund raise for bombing, recruit for bombing, or bomb. It is what they do.

[HerbalEd]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

The same thing muslims do everywhere; fund raise for bombing, recruit for bombing, or bomb. It is what they do.

You paint with a very broad brush. Given the many bombings in Northern Ireland, and using your logic, you could say the same thing about Christians.

[angiud]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

The same thing muslims do everywhere; fund raise for bombing, recruit for bombing, or bomb. It is what they do.

Actually Muslims don't do it. Just a small minority. If you are happy to join the witch hunt free to do, but please avoid to write something deeply wrong and offensive for one of the most important religion of the world.

Said that, probably those Pakistanis were sending money or fund raising for terrorism. Or maybe having some connection with the PULO.

[ozzydom]

If it is found that they have links to O.B.L or Al Qaeda it will put a whole new complexion on the seperatist movement in the south.

[animatic]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

Oh obviously raising flood relief money

from the glaringly rich people in southern Thailand of course/

Please insert ironic sarcasm icon here ^

[Jimi007]

Police revealed that a bank officer described a Pakistani customer coming in to transfer money to an overseas account, whose owner was found to be on an international terrorist blacklist.

Officers found fifteen Pakistanis in four rooms and brought them in for questioning.

The Pakistanis claimed that the transferred money was a donation to orphans and flood victims in Pakistan.

I guess they were on a holiday, staying 4, I presume men to a room... And in the middle of their holiday they said, hey, let's send some money to orphans and flood victims in Pakistan through some guy's account that is on an international terrorist blacklist. Ah, yeah, that makes a lot of sense! Edited October 13, 2010 by Jimi007

[doggie888888]

The same thing muslims do everywhere; fund raise for bombing, recruit for bombing, or bomb. It is what they do.

You paint with a very broad brush. Given the many bombings in Northern Ireland, and using your logic, you could say the same thing about Christians.

Somehow, I don't think logic is bman413's strong point.

[IAMSOBAD]

They were on their way to Pattaya under the new TAT promotion for arabs and friends.

How do terrorists travel so easily when they fit every terror profile and white farang are always closely watched?

PC lets terror run wild!

I preffer Politically Incorrect methods!

Edited October 13, 2010 by IAMSOBAD

[pedro01]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

The same thing muslims do everywhere; fund raise for bombing, recruit for bombing, or bomb. It is what they do.

Actually Muslims don't do it. Just a small minority. If you are happy to join the witch hunt free to do, but please avoid to write something deeply wrong and offensive for one of the most important religion of the world.

Said that, probably those Pakistanis were sending money or fund raising for terrorism. Or maybe having some connection with the PULO.

What's so wrong.

Most Muslims aren't terrorists but mos terrorists are Muslims. Mind you, if I said such a thing in Lahore, they'd probably behead me for it.

The Muslim community as a whole barely ever expresses anger about terrorist attacks made in the name of their religion.

Of course, raving liberals will jump to their defense but why can't he Muslims themselves speak out against terrorists?

[creck]

Christians – Muslims what is the commonality? You notice that terrorism is not rational, it is not what reasonable and sensible people do – but it is what convinced, believing, godfearing people do. They consider the ‘hereafter’ as being more important than discomfort or even death here and now. What is more frightening, and illustrated by the horrific tale currently being retold in London is that they will do almost anything - However appalling and hostile to their fellow men - to get to heaven.

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Thai police hold 15 Pakistanis, probe possible terror link

BANGKOK, October 13, 2010 (AFP) - Police in Thailand said Wednesday they had arrested 15 Pakistani nationals involved in suspicious fundraising activity and were investigating possible links to a terrorist organisation.

A bank in the southern province of Yala alerted authorities after one of the suspects tried to transfer money to a person in Pakistan on a blacklist "related to a terrorist group", said Police Colonel Piyawat Chalermsri.

The detainees, who have been charged with working illegally, said they came to Thailand in September to raise funds to help flood victims in Pakistan.

"We haven't found any link or evidence related to terrorism yet but as this area is very sensitive we will investigate further," said Piyawat.

Authorities did not say to whom the suspects were trying to send the funds.

They were being held at a police station in Yala in Thailand's Muslim-majority deep South, where a raging insurgency has left more than 4,300 people dead in the past six years.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2010-10-13

[JUDAS]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

The same thing muslims do everywhere; fund raise for bombing, recruit for bombing, or bomb. It is what they do.

And you can off course prove that. Wonder what your opinion on other large religions or races are.

[dave_boo]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

The same thing muslims do everywhere; fund raise for bombing, recruit for bombing, or bomb. It is what they do.

And you can off course prove that. Wonder what your opinion on other large religions or races are.

How about for just 2010? You can change the address to go back to whatever year you want.

Don't know if that's proof enough for you though.

Would it be inconvenient to point out that there are verses in their holy book to strike terror into the hearts of their enemies (and that they can not take unbelievers as friends), to strike at the necks of their enemies, etc? And that to be Muslim is to accept their holy book as the literal truth, because to not do that makes them an apostate to which in numerous cases there is a death penalty prescribed in the same-same book? And that taqqiya is allowed to be practiced?

But I'm sure that those Pakistanis had the noblest of intentions.

[Scully]

How about for just 2010? You can change the address to go back to whatever year you want.

Don't know if that's proof enough for you though.

Would it be inconvenient to point out that there are verses in their holy book to strike terror into the hearts of their enemies (and that they can not take unbelievers as friends), to strike at the necks of their enemies, etc? And that to be Muslim is to accept their holy book as the literal truth, because to not do that makes them an apostate to which in numerous cases there is a death penalty prescribed in the same-same book? And that taqqiya is allowed to be practiced?

But I'm sure that those Pakistanis had the noblest of intentions.

You have posted a link with ALL terrorist attacks I agree most are muslim related however with over one billion muslims worldwide its hardly fair to tar them all with the same brush.

We are talking about a very small percentage of fanatics not a billion people.

[sirchai]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

To help widows and orphans? So, where did the money come from? I guess Thais donated it, because they do like Pakistanis. :jap:

[sirchai]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

The same thing muslims do everywhere; fund raise for bombing, recruit for bombing, or bomb. It is what they do.

Actually Muslims don't do it. Just a small minority. If you are happy to join the witch hunt free to do, but please avoid to write something deeply wrong and offensive for one of the most important religion of the world.

Said that, probably those Pakistanis were sending money or fund raising for terrorism. Or maybe having some connection with the PULO.

"Not all Muslims are terrorists, but all people believing in the holy war using bombs and other weapons, and killing innocent people, are Muslims."

Witch hunt? Which hunt are you talking about? One of the most important religions for you doesn't mean that Thais, or many TV members appreciate your kindness.

People believing your religion were the ones who killed teachers in the South, burned down schools and much more.

Do you remember some of your 'friends' walking through London not too long ago and holding posters like " The real HOLOCAUST is still coming." ??

Another sad event was only a few weeks ago when lots of Muslims started to pray in the middle of a big German town, people who were asking what they were doing had to listen to : "Why don't you believe in Muhammad bla, bla."?

I wonder what would happen if some Christians would do that in one of your superior Muslim towns.? :jap:

[JUDAS]

How about for just 2010? You can change the address to go back to whatever year you want.

Don't know if that's proof enough for you though.

Would it be inconvenient to point out that there are verses in their holy book to strike terror into the hearts of their enemies (and that they can not take unbelievers as friends), to strike at the necks of their enemies, etc? And that to be Muslim is to accept their holy book as the literal truth, because to not do that makes them an apostate to which in numerous cases there is a death penalty prescribed in the same-same book? And that taqqiya is allowed to be practiced?

But I'm sure that those Pakistanis had the noblest of intentions.

You have posted a link with ALL terrorist attacks I agree most are muslim related however with over one billion muslims worldwide its hardly fair to tar them all with the same brush.

We are talking about a very small percentage of fanatics not a billion people.

So, most terrorist attacks in 2010 were conducted by people or groups that claim to be Muslim, huge leap to think all Muslims are terrorits, supporters or fund raisers. BTW, I'm from Northern Ireland where I grew up during the so called "Troubles." I do remember meeting ill informed people who thought all Irish were terrorists around that time.

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Police Investigate Detained Pakistanis' Terrorist Links

The police are investigating 15 Pakistanis detained in Yala province to determine whether they are linked to terrorist groups.

Superintendent of Muang Yala police station Police Colonel Piyawat Chalermsri said the 15 Pakistanis, currently detained in Yala province, are believed to have made financial transactions to some terrorist figures abroad.

Piyawat said the detainees have already been charged with working in the country illegally.

He also pointed out that related agencies such as the immigration authority, the anti money laundering unit and intelligence officials are coordinating on the investigation to determine the purpose of their visit and the financial transactions.

Earlier today, the forensic team from the Southern Border Provinces Police Center collected DNA samples from the suspects to see whether they have been involved in any terrorist organizations.

The Pakistanis were apprehended after security authorities were informed by a commercial bank in the province that they were making financial transactions to some individuals abroad, who were on the terrorist blacklist.

The suspects were arrested by a joint police military force and are now being questioned on the purpose of their trip to Yala and the financial transactions.

They said they came to Thailand to collect donations for victims and orphans of the recent flooding in Pakistan.

The police said they will be released if they are found not to be a part of illegal activities.

-- Tan Network 2010-10-13

[SergeiY]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

Oh obviously raising flood relief money

from the glaringly rich people in southern Thailand of course/

Please insert ironic sarcasm icon here ^

Racial and ethnic stereotyping and some Islamophobia added isn't ironic nor sarcasm.

[IAMSOBAD]

If I lived in Ireland I would not want to live next to an Irish Muslim. Too scarey to even think about.

Look at Scottish Pakistani doctors at the airports.

Too crazy! Trying to car bomb in the name of Allah.

NYC...Mumbai...London...Bali...too crazy.

[SergeiY]

Another sad event was only a few weeks ago when lots of Muslims started to pray in the middle of a big German town, people who were asking what they were doing had to listen to : "Why don't you believe in Muhammad bla, bla."?

I wonder what would happen if some Christians would do that in one of your superior Muslim towns.? :jap:

Ohh, what a really really sad event as you said. I feel so sorry for you and that middle of a big German town.

But hey, tze Germans should know how to handle this: Zack Zack, eine Stuka bitte.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunduz_airstrike

[creck]

Can’t you see it is only a point of view?

We are good. You are bad....

What is the use of this? Anybody looking in a disinterested way at history can find examples for all religions being the driving force of dreadful group and individual actions. It is clear that getting rid of organised religion would be an improvement for humanity. The world would not be perfect but we would have a chance of moving society forward.

Historically the Crusades. The Northern Ireland troubles. The Bush-Blair pact. The occupation and ethnic cleansing by Jews of Palestine. The shocking blockade of the West Bank making it a ghetto. The Indian riots between Hindu and Muslim...

All driven by religious beliefs - please god, bring on an age of real rationality.

[rubl]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

Oh obviously raising flood relief money

from the glaringly rich people in southern Thailand of course/

Please insert ironic sarcasm icon here ^

Racial and ethnic stereotyping and some Islamophobia added isn't ironic nor sarcasm.

I think you miss the point here. What were those 15 Pakistani doing in Southern Thailand. If tourists they have visa, but no extra money to send back home. If working they have visa/workpermit and may have money to send home. The person they send money to may just happen to be on an international watchlist for terrorists and related issues. All this has nothing to do with racism, stereotyping or religion.

Now all we have to do is wait for more details on these 15 Pakistani.

[Bagwan]

Might I suggest that a measure of religious tolerance be practiced in the World? I support the building of a mosque close to ground zero in NY. I also support a bar being situated next door and a brothel on the other side of the building. Across the street a Victoria's Secret could attract much custom especially if there was a porn shop next door.  Confirmation that the US is 'the land of the free - and easy'. 

We could learn a lot from the Thai people. How they tolerate the many 'low lifes' that pitch up here is a lesson in forbearance for us all. 

[Englander]

I'm from Northern Ireland where I grew up during the so called "Troubles." I do remember meeting ill informed people who thought all Irish were terrorists around that time.

In certain areas of Northern Ireland whilst most werent terrorists, most in these catholic areas did sympathise with the terrorists.

Moreover, the proportion of YouGov's respondents who, while not condoning the London attacks, have some sympathy with the feelings and motives of those who carried them out is considerably larger - 24 per cent.

A substantial majority, 56 per cent, say that, whether or not they sympathise with the bombers, they can at least understand why some people might want to behave in this way.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1494648/One-in-four-Muslims-sympathises-with-motives-of-terrorists.html

24% of Muslims believe the UK govt carried out the 7/7 bombings, whilst the same amount believe the bombers werent Muslim, hardly insignificant numbers.

http://markhumphrys.com/islam.uk.html

[JUDAS]

I'm from Northern Ireland where I grew up during the so called "Troubles." I do remember meeting ill informed people who thought all Irish were terrorists around that time.

In certain areas of Northern Ireland whilst most werent terrorists, most in these catholic areas did sympathise with the terrorists.

Moreover, the proportion of YouGov's respondents who, while not condoning the London attacks, have some sympathy with the feelings and motives of those who carried them out is considerably larger - 24 per cent.

A substantial majority, 56 per cent, say that, whether or not they sympathise with the bombers, they can at least understand why some people might want to behave in this way.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1494648/One-in-four-Muslims-sympathises-with-motives-of-terrorists.html

24% of Muslims believe the UK govt carried out the 7/7 bombings, whilst the same amount believe the bombers werent Muslim, hardly insignificant numbers.

http://markhumphrys.com/islam.uk.html

I think the point I was making is quite clear Englander, the world's entire Muslim community cannot be called terrorists, fund raisers or supporters of terrorism. In fact, the links you supply confirm that view though I have no great faith in polls/surveys.

You comment about certain areas of NI would seem fairly accurate in my experience. I won't say anymore on NI as it's off topic.

[creck]

Might I suggest that a measure of religious tolerance be practiced in the World? I support the building of a mosque close to ground zero in NY. I also support a bar being situated next door and a brothel on the other side of the building. Across the street a Victoria's Secret could attract much custom especially if there was a porn shop next door. Confirmation that the US is 'the land of the free - and easy'.

We could learn a lot from the Thai people. How they tolerate the many 'low lifes' that pitch up here is a lesson in forbearance for us all.

Might I suggest that a measure of religious tolerance be practiced by Islam? I do not support the intolerance shown by Mullahs towards any other religion or atheism.

They encourage acts of terrorism against Christians and suggest paradise as a reward. They do not allow Muslims to leave the faith. If you are born of Muslims or if you marry one you loose the basic ‘human right’ to ‘practice and observe all aspects of your own religion and change your religion if you want to’

Why should anyone tolerate this kind of stance? you ask for religious tolerance in the WEST?

[SergeiY]

How considerate of them to try and help widows and orphans. I wonder what they were doing in Thailand?

Oh obviously raising flood relief money

from the glaringly rich people in southern Thailand of course/

Please insert ironic sarcasm icon here ^

Racial and ethnic stereotyping and some Islamophobia added isn't ironic nor sarcasm.

I think you miss the point here. What were those 15 Pakistani doing in Southern Thailand. If tourists they have visa, but no extra money to send back home. If working they have visa/workpermit and may have money to send home. The person they send money to may just happen to be on an international watchlist for terrorists and related issues. All this has nothing to do with racism, stereotyping or religion.

Now all we have to do is wait for more details on these 15 Pakistani.

I dont missing the point here, just read his failed attempt in irony. If you don't get my point you are probably full of bias too and don't see whats wrong with it.

The people in the South of Thailand would not donate money? Poor people don't donate? Poor people don't cannot donate much money, so its actually worthless what they donate? or what does these line imply in its ironic way?

For me it isn't totally unbelievable that they collected or got donations from their Thai-(Muslim) friends even if they are not that rich like our islamophobe member.

And the Pakistani travel style like in a in a larger group of males just have to be suspicious just because it is different from the single male Western Tourist to Ko Samui. If you would have ever came across these people or traveled/visit Pakistan you would know that is common for them.

As for transferring money to an account that is on an "international terrorist blacklist" hmmm. Shouldn't these accounts frozen already and the terrorists knew it?

I can imagine an account that is on some "watchlist of somekind of suspects". Well, it can be going fast that you are under observation. As it maybe some muslim organisation, that does networking with other different kind of muslim organisations, that operates in certain rural of Pakistan, is or was in opposition to any Pakistani government, have traceable connection to some religious school secularist and liberals would call 'not that kosher' and so on. To end up on a terrorist watch list can go quick. But most Muslim are normal people who want to live in peace. But if your village is in the 'wrong' part of country or behind that mountain you can become quickly a suspect. i some parts the 'terrorists' or insurgents run also the local orphanage or take care at the elderly of the village, spend money for a new roof at the school.

Anyway some of the the comments are pure racial prejudice.

Compare:

Australian ex-politician charged in a court with cheating and fraud in a business set up here in Thailand.

- This man must be innocent and has been framed by less than respectable people.

Pakistani arrested and brought in for questioning. "We haven't found any link or evidence related to terrorism yet but as this area is very sensitive we will investigate further," said Piyawat.

- these men must be guilty.