Thai Interior Minister Claims No Reports Of Insurgency During Songkran Festival

[webfact]

Interior Minister Claims No Reports of Insurgency During Songkran Festival

BANGKOK: -- The interior minister disclosed that there are no reports of insurgency during the Songkran Festival, and that he has ordered officials to conduct a rigorous inspection and monitor the situation closely to minimize impacts on tourism.

Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit talked about the bombing incident in the southern region, saying that he has enjoined all officials to closely look after residents and tourists at their full potential to prevent further chaos.

Yongyuth added that officials have never neglected their duties but too strict measures could affect tourism.

He asserted that communication will be improved from all parties and that officials will continue following the King's statute, which is “To understand, assess, and develop solutions into problems”.

Officials are rushing to fix the situation at their best, as their top priority is to protect country's resources and residents, including tourists, since many Malaysian tourists have died and were injured during the incidents.

Yongyuth further said that there are no reports of insurgency during the Songkran Festival. However, people must tread carefully.

Furthermore, Yongyuth went on to talk about a campaign to reduce the number of accidents.

He urged all provinces to put this campaign as the top priority, and asked residents to refrain from drinking alcohol and take stringent measures in following traffic laws to minimize the likelihood of accidents.

-- Tan Network 2012-04-04

[trainman34014]

'Asked residents to refrain from drinking Alcohol' I guess that's why I'm seeing people loading up Trucks, and even Motorbikes with cases of beer by the score then !

[whybother]

Interior Minister Claims No Reports of Insurgency During Songkran Festival

That implies 1 of 2 things:

1) There were reports of insurgency prior to the recent bombings and there were no warnings given to the public, or

2) There were no reports of insurgency prior to the recent bombings and the public should ignore the claims by the Interior minister.

[Thai at Heart]

"Develop solutions into problems?"

Oh dear oh dear. I dont think this the true meaning.

I presume this is a typo, or maybe they have been following the incorrect interpretation all the time.

[whybother]

Deputy PM Yutthasak warns of southern insurgency unrest in April-May on occasion of OIC meeting /TANN

Now I'm confused.

[Lifer]

There seems to be a big conflict between this report and all the other news reports related to what's happening in Thailand in other news articles. Safe! No insurgency?! No bombing? Are you sure Thailand? Seems the reporting is all directed towards getting the tourist dollars and numbers up.

[OZEMADE]

Yongyuth added that officials have never neglected their duties but too strict measures could affect tourism.

O yes, we can't have too strict a measure, as that will affect the almighty tourism dollar.

Yongyuth further said that there are no reports of insurgency during the Songkran Festival. However, people must tread carefully.

The Songkran Festival has not started yet, how can he make this statement?

[americaninbangkok]

"Blah blah blah!!! I'm a politician, listen to me blah blah blah!!!"

Half the articles say: run for your lives, more attacks are planned.

Another half says: nothing to fear, everything is under control.

And the last half says: let's develop solutions into problems.

Yes... I know that makes three "halfs".

But my math makes more sense than the rubbish being reported.

[Skywalker69]

There seems to be a big conflict between this report and all the other news reports related to what's happening in Thailand in other news articles. Safe! No insurgency?! No bombing? Are you sure Thailand? Seems the reporting is all directed towards getting the tourist dollars and numbers up.

Comforting isen´t it?

[pimay11]

Yongyuth added that officials have never neglected their duties but too strict measures could affect tourism.

O yes, we can't have too strict a measure, as that will affect the almighty tourism dollar.

Yongyuth further said that there are no reports of insurgency during the Songkran Festival. However, people must tread carefully.

The Songkran Festival has not started yet, how can he make this statement?

My guess he has consulted his fortune teller.

[Skywalker69]

Yongyuth added that officials have never neglected their duties but too strict measures could affect tourism.

O yes, we can't have too strict a measure, as that will affect the almighty tourism dollar.

Yongyuth further said that there are no reports of insurgency during the Songkran Festival. However, people must tread carefully.

The Songkran Festival has not started yet, how can he make this statement?

He has been to his favorite (very expensive) fortune-teller.

[Skywalker69]

pimay11 You beat me to it, as I am a slow typer.

[AngryParent]

Yongyuth added that officials have never neglected their duties but too strict measures could affect tourism.

So will news photos of dead foreigners killed by terrorists, if such happens.

Blood money or safety and an honest dollar - what do the Thais want?

Edited April 4, 2012 by AngryParent

[bigbamboo]

Deputy PM Yutthasak warns of southern insurgency unrest in April-May on occasion of OIC meeting /TANN

Now I'm confused.

But not as confused as the government seems to be.

[Lifer]

There seems to be a big conflict between this report and all the other news reports related to what's happening in Thailand in other news articles. Safe! No insurgency?! No bombing? Are you sure Thailand? Seems the reporting is all directed towards getting the tourist dollars and numbers up.

Comforting isen´t it?

No not very comforting, but I beleive those of us that have been around Thailand for a while know what to expect and can seperate truth from fiction. The general population just seem to believe anything that comes out in the news. Hopefully, our experience with the world at large willl help us through the things that we know are bound to take place. Lets hope so anyway. TV oldies can keep each other informed, I hope.

[metisdead]

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[pimay11]

pimay11 You beat me to it, as I am a slow typer.

You know what they say. Great minds...........