BREAKING: 2 explosions near school on Sukhumvit Soi 71 injures four, one foreigner got legs blown off

BREAKING: Explosions at Sukhumvit Soi 71

BANGKOK: -- Two explosions happened in Sukhumvit Soi 71 or Phrakanong, the first one damaging a taxi at Soi Pridi Bhanomyong 31 and injuring the driver and three other people while the second one exploded in front of the Kasem Pittaya School at Soi Pridi Bhanomyong 35.

A foreigner was found with his two legs blown off at the scene of the second explosion.

The road has now been closed off to traffic as police are concerned there may be more bombs hidden in the area. Those living in the area are urged to remain indoors.

All of the injured have been transported to the Kluaynamthai Hospital except for the foreigner who was transported to Chulalongkorn Hospital.

Doctors at Kluaynamthai Hospital said 2 of the injured have ringing in their ears while 2 others have non-life threatening wounds.

Reports claim the foreigner who was injured threw 1st bomb at taxi and attempted to throw 2nd bomb at police but missed and blew off his own legs.

Police found Iranian currency at the scene of the 2nd explosion but they have not confirmed whether the foreigner is an Iranian national. Other reports claim he is of Lebanese descent.

Police also reported another explosion at Pridi Bhanomyong Soi 12, which is said to be the home of the foreigner.

PM Yingluck Shinawatra, who's on a provincial tour, has been informed of the bombings in Bangkok. Defense Minister ACM Sukumpol Suwanatat says he has ordered a check whether the explosions are a terrorist attack.

-- Tan Network 2012-02-14

Three injured in explosion at Sukhumvit 71

Three foreigners were injured in an explosion on Soi Sukhumvit 71 Tuesday afternoon.

The explosion occurred at 2 pm in front of the Kasem Pitthaya School.

One of the foreigners lost his legs.

-- The Nation 2012-02-14

Warning graphic photo (via @motorcyrubjang) - a foreigner loses legs in a bomb explosion on soi Sukhunmvit 71 http://t.co/E5QgQ7oS

Bomb explodes in Bangkok's Soi Preedeepanomyong 35, Lebanese man injured by self-inflicted wound; bomb squad unit defusing another bomb in nearby area /MCOT

RT @RichardBarrow: Reports coming in of the foreigner being a "suicide bomber" from Lebanon - motive or target is still unclear

RT @RichardBarrow: Taxi driver who was injured, is reporting that the foreigner threw the first explosive device at the taxi; three injured

Explosions at Sukhumvit Soi 71

BANGKOK: -- Two explosions happened in Sukhumvit Soi 71 or Phrakanong, the first one damaging a taxi at Soi Pridi Bhanomyong 31 and injuring the driver and a few other people, while the second one exploded in front of the Kasem Pittaya School at Soi Pridi Bhanomyong 35.

A foreigner was found with his two legs blown off at the scene of the second explosion.

The road has now been closed off to traffic as police are concerned there may be more bombs hidden in the area. Those living in the area are urged to remain indoors.

All of the injured have been transported to the Kluaynamthai Hospital except for the foreigner who was transported to Chulalongkorn Hospital.

-- Tan Network 2012-02-14

2 explosions at Sukhumvit Soi 71 injuring 5 with a foreigner in critical condition as legs blown off; road closed as officers cleared area /TANN

This is what they was talking about......

<snip> me.

That's just down the road from me.

Well the bomber didn't look too happy in the photo I just saw

Shame he didn't speak before he died

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Reports claim foreigner who was injured threw 1st bomb at taxi & attempted to throw 2nd bomb at police but missed and blew off his legs /TANN

well this is crazy........

US Embassy get to say "Told you so" now - B4stards chose a school to set it off outside!

And on Valentine's Day too!!!

God bless he didn't do it in a busy crowd, but I guess now Shit in the Fan...

It is exactly what the good American has been warning about. Get it.

God bless he didn't do it in a busy crowd, but I guess now Shit in the Fan...

No

He did it outside a school

Reports claim foreigner who was injured threw 1st bomb at taxi & attempted to throw 2nd bomb at police but missed and blew off his legs /TANN

what an arse! ... too soon?!?

Sad event indeed, at a school. What a cowardly act by the bomber. S N N to the bomber for blowing his legs off!

Happy Bloody Valentines Day Thailand.

When you make friends with terrorists, this is what you can expect.

More crimes against humanity from this group.

I hope the tea money was wworth it.

God bless he didn't do it in a busy crowd, but I guess now Shit in the Fan...

No

He did it outside a school

Yeah, u very right, it could go far worse........

This mai pen rai nation really need attention about the real threat of the world...

Is the Souther problems about Muslim/non-muslim - or more about argument over ownership of those border provinces. I would suggest the latter - of course this doesn't stop the fanatics turning it into a religious rather than geographic dispute!

PM informed of bombings in BKK; Defense Minister Sukumpol checking whether they're terrorism attempt /TANN

The TIMING relates to the recent Thailand terror threat (also Azerbaijan), fertilizer warehouse arrest, Hezbollah-Iran bombings in India and Georgia, but the TARGET makes no sense. Jury still out.

By timing, I mean the fourth anniversary of the assassination of Hezbollah's deputy leader, Imad Mughniyah.

Friendly suggestion to Thai officials: please stop trying to meddle with US embassy warnings and worry more about terrorism than tourism profits.

The TIMING relates to the recent Thailand terror threat (also Azerbaijan), fertilizer warehouse arrest, Hezbollah-Iran bombings in India and Georgia, but the TARGET makes no sense. Jury still out.

yes JT - also "interesting" that this jerk appears to have thrown the bombs rather than planting or wearing them - maybe he panicked, feared arrest, and sprang too early.

RT veen_NT: Just watched police interview on #NationTV- 3 explosions and 1st at the bombers' house. 2nd thrown at taxi and 3rd in front of the school.

PM informed of bombings in BKK; Defense Minister Sukumpol checking whether they're terrorism attempt /TANN

Checking out wether they are terrorism attempt.. &lt;deleted&gt; ????

what do think it is. for gods sake.. some guy protesting that Lotus prices are too high ?

Defense Minister Sukumpol checking whether they're terrorism attempt /TANN

Of course not, it was just an accident....

totster

RT veen_NT: Just watched police interview on #NationTV- 3 explosions and 1st at the bombers' house. 2nd thrown at taxi and 3rd in front of the school.

Does this sound more like a nutter lone wolf to anyone else?

The TIMING relates to the recent Thailand terror threat (also Azerbaijan), fertilizer warehouse arrest, Hezbollah-Iran bombings in India and Georgia, but the TARGET makes no sense. Jury still out.

By timing, I mean the fourth anniversary of the assassination of Hezbollah's deputy leader, Imad Mughniyah.

It does have the m.o. of those despicable scum, except for the carnage being far far less than it could have been, except for the poor victims of course.

Two explosions rock Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- Police said two explosions occurred in Bangkok Tuesday afternoon, a police officer said.

Pol Lt Col Witthaya Poonsin, deputy commander of Klong Tan traffic police, said the first explosion happened on Soi Pridi Panomyong 31 and it damaged a taxi.

In the second explosion, Witthaya said, a foreigner tried to throw a bomb at police on Soi Sukhumvit 71 but the bomb slipped out of his hand and exploded. The blast cut both of his legs and he was rushed to the Chulalongkorn Hospital.

-- The Nation 2012-02-14