webfact Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 '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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post whybother Posted April 4, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2012 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. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 "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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Deputy PM Yutthasak warns of southern insurgency unrest in April-May on occasion of OIC meeting /TANN Now I'm confused. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifer Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZEMADE Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
americaninbangkok Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 "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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimay11 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 pimay11 You beat me to it, as I am a slow typer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryParent Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifer Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 A profanity post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimay11 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 pimay11 You beat me to it, as I am a slow typer. You know what they say. Great minds........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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