webfact Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Senator's car dealership set ablaze by insurgents THE NATION SOME 15 CARS, two motorcycles and a bicycle were badly damaged after a warehouse for a Honda showroom was set ablaze in Pattani early yesterday. Picture by Charoon Thongnual 15 cars destroyed, damage bill put at Bt20 million; senator 'not targeted' PATTANI: -- A Honda car dealership was set ablaze in Pattani early yesterday, destroying 15 cars and doing about Bt20 million in damage. Deputy Prime Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapha said the business became a target because insurgents were unable to attack well-secured government offices in the area. "But we will not conclude that they have changed their tactics or targets," Yuthasak said, noting that the insurgents choose any vulnerable targets. "The military and police have to take care of all in the area," he said. The owner of the Honda showroom is Senator Anusart Suwanmongkol. He also owns the CS Pattani Hotel, which was partly damaged by a bomb attack on July 31. However, he said he didn't feel his businesses were being specifically targeted as many others have also been attacked. Around 10 people wearing hoods stormed into the dealership at about 3am and forced the security guard to lay down on the floor. They then set fire to the cars. It was a five-minute operation, but it took firefighters more than two hours to get the blaze under control. Fifteen cars were completely destroyed and two more partly damaged. A stereo was stolen from one car, a dealership official said. "Violence is intensifying in the deep South, but I don't want to blame anything or anyone," Anusart said. "I don't think it is the result of the government's operational adjustments. "But I urge Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, as the head of all agencies, including the Internal Security Operations Command and Southern Border Province Administration Centre, to take care of the safety of the people. "We might have many agencies operating in the deep South, but all of them are under the prime minister. The government is then obligated to review the operations and set a new direction," he said. Pattani deputy governor Lertkiat Wongphophan said the attack on the car showroom was a psychological-warfare tactic, aiming to spread fear. He has ordered security to be beefed up in other places that might be symbolic targets, such as Buddhist temples, schools, communities, as well as transport centres. Violence has increased in the South since early 2004, claiming thousands of lives, mostly local Muslims. The government has struggled to contain the conflict. Harsh tactics by the military, appeasement by politicians, and a restructuring of operations on the ground have had little effect. Yuthasak said he would soon call a meeting of the newly set up operations centre under his command and aim for improved intelligence and strengthened security. -- The Nation 2012-08-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottocus Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Lucky for the insurgents that the senator wasn't there with his uzi to protect it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Last year Hondas were under water, this year they are burnt out. What's in store for 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reasonableman Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Last year Hondas were under water, this year they are burnt out. What's in store for 2013? Locusts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moruya Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Last year Hondas were under water, this year they are burnt out. What's in store for 2013? Locusts Metal munching locusts! Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Government forces besieged, insurgents control the streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Last year Hondas were under water, this year they are burnt out. What's in store for 2013? Pitbulls!!!! Four snarling pit bulls savage a MINIVAN to try to reach terrified kitten inside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrysteve Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 What, No Fire Sale!!!! Looks like those talks aren't going so well.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 TIT; a quick paint job and they will be back on the forecourt as 'new and unused' bargains. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hegenious Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 yes TIT, but ^^ is hogwash hope the senator was well insured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renbe Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Another sad day for Thailand. What are those terrorists trying to achieve by killing, maiming, burning and destroying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICHONSTEVE Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Another sad day for Thailand. What are those terrorists trying to achieve by killing, maiming, burning and destroying? Publicity!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefb1964 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 What, No Fire Sale!!!! Looks like those talks aren't going so well.!!! nope... garage sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthAlien Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I wonder if the security guard gets to keep his job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 first his hotel, now his dealership, next his family, ... but he is not targetted ... forget the pay the men in brown ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redroo Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 cctv should show wich bikes they used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Last year Hondas were under water, this year they are burnt out. What's in store for 2013? Locusts Drought. Edited August 23, 2012 by Skywalker69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkmasada Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Senator Anusart is a favorite of the <self censored> and was appointed by the military to write the 2007 Constitution... which allowed the military to appoint him to the Senate. In any other part of Thailand, he would be untouchable. In Southern Thailand, he's just another statistic. Edited August 23, 2012 by xkmasada 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 " The owner of the Honda showroom is Senator Anusart Suwanmongkol. He also owns the CS Pattani Hotel" Remind me not to go in to business with the Senator.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze01 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Insurgents my ass. He either owed someone money or he screwed someone in a business deal. Karma can be a bitch sometimes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryfrompattaya Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Another sad day for Thailand. What are those terrorists trying to achieve by killing, maiming, burning and destroying? It looks like terrorists are getting more bold. It is time for Thailand to ask their Mid East friends help them to bring this to a close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 All insured know doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 All insured know doubt. You should see the size of the Thai Embassy they are building in Islamabad,Pakistan - maybe the Taliban will come dowm to Pattani and straighten the Terr's out??? NAAAAH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puwa Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) insurgents ate my homework Edited August 23, 2012 by Puwa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Insurgents my ass. He either owed someone money or he screwed someone in a business deal. Karma can be a bitch sometimes. Not really insurgent style is it. The insurgents down there are pretty ruthless, the guard would definitely have been whacked, and burning cars?? Most hardneck insurgents would be embarrassed by such actions. Why do something to 'show' the owner who is boss, when you 'know the owner will pick up a cheque for 20 million from the insurers! Seems a good way to wrap up a failing car business and get top money for your stock. Anyway, don't insurgents normally claim responsibility for such things, rather than having themselves labeled by others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Last year Hondas were under water, this year they are burnt out. What's in store for 2013? Well for my new Honda license plates would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaanUSA Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Bangkok, Aug 16, 2012 (AFP) - Thailand said Thursday it was holding peace talks with some Muslim insurgent groups in its violence-wracked south Aug 23 2012 - Thai Senators Car Dealership Set Ablaze By Insurgents Well, that was quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarfriendly Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Last year Hondas were under water, this year they are burnt out. What's in store for 2013? more insurance fraud, land encroachment & other unsolved 'mysteries' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Is it safe to assume that Arthur Daley will not stand as a candidate at the next UK General Erection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Senator Anusart is a favorite of the <self censored> and was appointed by the military to write the 2007 Constitution... which allowed the military to appoint him to the Senate. In any other part of Thailand, he would be untouchable. In Southern Thailand, he's just another statistic. Aside from anything it's interesting to know that the Thai senate is populated with such luminary people as this. Hotelier and car dealer. And i thought the appointed side of the senate was if a slightly higher ilk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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