webfact Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 PM orders close eye on reaction to killing By The Nation Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has instructed all relevant officials to monitor all reactions to the death of Osama bin Laden closely, even though many academics and observers believe his death has nothing to do with the restive South where terrorist attacks have been going on for seven years. "We had nothing to do with [the operation to kill bin Laden], but security agencies must monitor and evaluate reactions from all parties, as we don't know how different groups will react to this development," Abhisit said. Lt-General Tritot Ranarid-vichai, commander of the Police Special Branch, said the force would keep a close eye on different groups passing through Thailand. The police, however, would not boost security in any particular place, not even at the US Embassy, because Thailand was not involved in the operation, he said. When asked whether bin Laden's death would inspire more terrorist acts, notably in the deep South, Tritot said the conflict in the predominantly Muslim region was not linked to the global terrorist network. US Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney said strict security measures had to be taken at the embassy for the time being, because bin Laden's death does not mean an end to terrorism. She added that the "war on terrorism" would continue, and all countries should keep cooperating in the fight. She was speaking during an interview with Nation Channel yesterday. Meanwhile, Srisompob Jitpirom-sri, an academic with Prince of Song-kla University in Pattani, said Thai-land should have nothing to do with bin Laden's death because the al-Qaeda network had no connections with separatists in the deep South. That struggle is different, he said, adding that the insurgents in the South were fighting for justice, their Malay ethnicity and their homeland, while bin Laden fought for his ideology and religion. "But I think the Thai media should not highlight the US victory too much, because it might draw a reaction. No matter what bin Laden did, he was still Muslim, and all Muslims are brothers." -- The Nation 2011-05-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon467367354 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That's actually a very mature response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) us and uk foreign offices advised a caution to travelling abroad and citizens living abroad. in the uk the home office asked for info on suspicious activities. such steps might help to prevent loss of life. one day thailand might become a hub for al qaeda escaping from pakistan, as was the case in he past Edited May 3, 2011 by londonthai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chmiroau Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That's actually a very mature response. Here here. A rare response from a learned person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwhoov Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 "No matter what bin Laden did, he was still Muslim, and all Muslims are brothers." It's a really sad state of affairs if the above statement is true. Do all Catholics consider Adolph Hitler a "brother"? Of course not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 "No matter what bin Laden did, he was still Muslim, and all Muslims are brothers." It's a really sad state of affairs if the above statement is true. Do all Catholics consider Adolph Hitler a "brother"? Of course not. But I think the Thai media should not highlight the US victory too much, because it might draw a reaction. No matter what bin Laden did, he was still Muslim, and all Muslims are brothers." The Thai media should not highlight the US victory too much, because it might draw a reaction, would brothers in the south kill more innocent people then? Are all Buddhists brothers? :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REM Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think that is a wise plan of action. Thailand and the US are friends, and this is a well known 'resting point' for people involved in various nefarious activities, and it is a known stopping ground, or intermediary point of transportation, of people and arms from east to west. So I think this is really good, it's better to be proactive than reactive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Naivete to the power of T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Deputy PM: Thailand Not Targeted by al-Qaeda Deputy Prime Minister in charge of national security Suthep Thaugsuban has played down concern over the death of Osama bin Laden, pointing out that Thailand is not targeted by al-Qaeda. Deputy Prime Minister in charge of national security Suthep Thaugsuban has commented on the confirmed report by the United States government about the death of Osama bin Laden's death, the leader of the al-Qaeda, saying that there is nothing to be concerned about, because Thailand is not targeted by any terrorist group. However, Suthep promised that the authorities will remain vigilant in order to ensure national security. When asked whether a special order would be given to security officials in the border areas where terrorists could get into the country, Suthep did not think so, saying security forces are performing their duties adequately, and there have been no intelligence reports indicating that al-Qaeda is planning to operate in Thailand. -- Tan Network 2011-05-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiawatcher Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) I still question the 'execution' if that is in fact what did happen. Many people are still unconvinced 9/11 was not a controlled demolition and in fact had anything to do with Bin Laden and with doubt no plane ever hit the pentagon. After all OBL was trained by CIA and like the 9/11 demolition and the other so called covert weapons of mass destruction (WMA) theories by the US - the sudden 'execution' of OBL would seem the US would have gained more by interrogating him rather than an execution. So again - what is the US hiding? It is all a bit convenient. He may well be dead and dead men tell no tales... How convenient... Edited May 3, 2011 by asiawatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom6996 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ding dong the witch is dead. Which ol' witch? The Osama witch. Now replace the "W" with a "B" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom6996 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I still question the 'execution' if that is in fact what did happen. Many people are still unconvinced 9/11 was not a controlled demolition and in fact had anything to do with Bin Laden and with doubt no plane ever hit the pentagon. After all OBL was trained by CIA and like the 9/11 demolition and the other so called covert weapons of mass destruction (WMA) theories by the US - the sudden 'execution' of OBL would seem the US would have gained more by interrogating him rather than an execution. So again - what is the US hiding? It is all a bit convenient. He may well be dead and dead men tell no tales... How convenient... Another conspiracy theory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnAllan Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 <P>In with the PM's cautious stance on Bin Laden's demise, we get the gem, from Prince of Songkla University's Srisimpob Jitpirom-sri, that: the deep South separatists are fighting for justice? For their Malay ethnicity? For their homeland? So was the IRA – the Malay connection, apart. Excuse my cynicism, Khun Srisimpob, but isn't that the kind of self-spun baloney, usually accorded to the mouthpieces of an organisation. To those who seek to justify, the unjustifiable; to defend, the indefensible? Until those insurgents stop killing, and maiming, teachers, shopkeepers, nurses and doctors, children; refrain from targeting indiscriminate civilians, trying to go about their lawful business, in a chaotic, bloody, battle-zone; they are TERRORISTS. And no amount of gratuitous exculpation, by you, or any other apologists, will change that!</P> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I still question the 'execution' if that is in fact what did happen. Many people are still unconvinced 9/11 was not a controlled demolition and in fact had anything to do with Bin Laden and with doubt no plane ever hit the pentagon. After all OBL was trained by CIA and like the 9/11 demolition and the other so called covert weapons of mass destruction (WMA) theories by the US - the sudden 'execution' of OBL would seem the US would have gained more by interrogating him rather than an execution. So again - what is the US hiding? It is all a bit convenient. He may well be dead and dead men tell no tales... How convenient... Another conspiracy theory Actually, TWO Another conspiracy theories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKASA Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think that is a wise plan of action. Thailand and the US are friends, and this is a well known 'resting point' for people involved in various nefarious activities, and it is a known stopping ground, or intermediary point of transportation, of people and arms from east to west. So I think this is really good, it's better to be proactive than reactive. Thailand: It's the HUB of HUB-a HUB-a :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That's actually a very mature response. Here here. A rare response from a learned person. Well he is British you know? jb1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Deputy PM: Thailand Not Targeted by al-Qaeda Deputy Prime Minister in charge of national security Suthep Thaugsuban has played down concern over the death of Osama bin Laden, pointing out that Thailand is not targeted by al-Qaeda. Deputy Prime Minister in charge of national security Suthep Thaugsuban has commented on the confirmed report by the United States government about the death of Osama bin Laden's death, the leader of the al-Qaeda, saying that there is nothing to be concerned about, because Thailand is not targeted by any terrorist group. However, Suthep promised that the authorities will remain vigilant in order to ensure national security. When asked whether a special order would be given to security officials in the border areas where terrorists could get into the country, Suthep did not think so, saying security forces are performing their duties adequately, and there have been no intelligence reports indicating that al-Qaeda is planning to operate in Thailand. -- Tan Network 2011-05-03 Even more reason for concern? jb1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 In the O/P picture, I see people in party mood. I remember on 9/11 seeing a news report in Iraq or somewhere like, people in party mood, firing guns in the air, burning the US flag. Look how that party finished? Or maybe they were all part of the conspiracy? jb1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I still question the 'execution' if that is in fact what did happen. Many people are still unconvinced 9/11 was not a controlled demolition and in fact had anything to do with Bin Laden and with doubt no plane ever hit the pentagon. After all OBL was trained by CIA and like the 9/11 demolition and the other so called covert weapons of mass destruction (WMA) theories by the US - the sudden 'execution' of OBL would seem the US would have gained more by interrogating him rather than an execution. So again - what is the US hiding? It is all a bit convenient. He may well be dead and dead men tell no tales... How convenient... Another conspiracy theory The foreign community in Thailand seems to be a hub of conspiracy theorists and tin foil hat wearers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) Of course Thailand had nothing to do with it. It succeeded. Remember Hambali. It took some doing and a nice chunk of money to get the Thai government to get him. Edited May 3, 2011 by Credo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanssna Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Osama is not dead.. he's hiding in a bar in Pattaya ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featography Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 us and uk foreign offices advised a caution to travelling abroad and citizens living abroad. in the uk the home office asked for info on suspicious activities. such steps might help to prevent loss of life. one day thailand might become a hub for al qaeda escaping from pakistan, as was the case in he past Notify the home office of the muslim residents of UK screaming death to USA in the streets, this week. Would that be suspicious enough activities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcent Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 PM orders close eye on reaction to killing I'm afraid that people will really close their eyes to the facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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