webfact Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 SOUTH CRISIS Attacks expected after cameras torched in Yala The Nation YALA: -- Dozens of surveillance cameras were torched yesterday in Yala, likely by insurgents, authorities said, pointing to the possibility of forthcoming large-scale attacks or vehicular bombs in the province. According to the National Security Council, 76 camera installations were burned - a record number of cameras lost in multiple incidents in a 24-hour period. The cost of the damage is estimated at Bt3.8 million. There have been eight previous camera-torching incidents beginning in 2010, with 294 burned, smashed or stolen. Arsonists also set fire to a cellular phone tower and a telephone booth in Bannang Sata's police jurisdiction. The elimination of the surveillance cameras could indicate that insurgents are planning a series of large-scale attacks or vehicular bombs, officials said, citing previous torching incidents ahead of attacks or explosions. On Sunday night in Narathiwat's Rue Soh district, three loud explosions near an Army outpost prompted soldiers to return fire as a precaution to deter a possible attack. Search parties later found residue of what they called "giant firecrackers". Also on Sunday in Narathiwat, a suspect was apprehended in a raid. Kareeya Pi is suspected of being one of five assailants who took part in a gunfire attack and motorcycle bombing of a karaoke bar last Wednesday. Five people, including three children, were wounded in the attack. Two other suspects are identified as Asem Bueraheng, who detonated the motorcycle bomb, and Marohmuelee Arjaekasor, who acted as the lookout. The identities of the two other suspects are still withheld. -- The Nation 2013-01-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMick Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) The mind boggles at the heroism required for an attack on a telephone booth. Everybody down - incoming (call). Imagine the collateral damage of a wrong number. Edited January 15, 2013 by OzMick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostWithin Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thats okay, now there are 76 locations which can have soldiers posted.All vehicles approaching the camera area must stop 50m before the area, the license plate radioed in to central command. Rolling checks on vehicles approaching these areas, and vehicles searched. Extra attention to vehicles not carrying women and children, the perpetrators tend to be male, and do travel together but are rarely (there have been in on a few occasions e.g. the bombers that blew themselves up in their apartment a few years back) Females, and never carry children. No search. No entry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Attack on CCTVs sign of violence in Thailand’s South By Digital Media BANGKOK, Jan 15 – The burning of 76 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in as many locations throughout Thailand’s southernmost province of Yala on Monday signals large scale violence to come, a senior security official said today. Describing the disturbance as an insurgent strategy, Paradon Pattanathabutr, National Security Council secretary general, called for high alert and reinforcement of government forces, admitting that the government’s high-speed mobile units could hardly cope with such widespread attacks in a timely manner. He said new CCTVs will be installed or added at some risk-prone locations. Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung, however, ruled out security-related motives to the incident, claiming it was the act of business competitors who failed to win bids to install the CCTVs. He said the Yala governor was instructed to take legal action against wrongdoers who destroy state property. Mr Chalerm said the incidents are not precursors of any untoward incidents on Teachers’ Day tomorrow but said nonetheless police in the three southernmost provinces have been instructed to be on special alert. Deputy Prime Minister/Education Minister Phongthep Thepkanchana called on teachers and officials concerned in the far South to fully cooperate with provincial security and administrative authorities especially on Teachers’ Day. (MCOT online news) -- TNA 2013-01-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 maybe next time they point an extra camera to the recorder camera to show who put it on fire... or maybe put a security guard under every camera, only costs 300 baht per day anyway,not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 One wonders at the effectiveness of CCTVs if the perpetrators were not seen by said TVs. Maybe they need CCTVs focused on each other. Chalerm was probably right anyway....and it's good that he instructed the Yala governor to take action against the perps or the governor would probably not have thought of that all by himself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvy Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 they will just wait till something happens ,then say we done everything possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 In the other paper, Chalerm is claiming this is a business dispute because, certain business groups didn't get the contracts for the cameras. What can you say about this guy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) In the other paper, Chalerm is claiming this is a business dispute because, certain business groups didn't get the contracts for the cameras. What can you say about this guy.... Is it remotely conceivable Chalerm is correct??? His theory almost sounds like something a TV member would come up, that concept being the easiest way to unravel mysteries here is to follow the money.... Makes sense, as I simply cannot see how attacking CCTV cameras will further the cause of independence for Pattani.. Edited January 15, 2013 by EyesWideOpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 In the other paper, Chalerm is claiming this is a business dispute because, certain business groups didn't get the contracts for the cameras. What can you say about this guy.... You never know TIT, could be true. In the mean time the "insurgents" are yet again running rings around the security forces. I remember a few days ago the media were quoting someone saying no more night patrols as two security people were killed during the night. I had hoped this was misinformation for the insurgents consumption, but looks from this OP it was accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 In the other paper, Chalerm is claiming this is a business dispute because, certain business groups didn't get the contracts for the cameras. What can you say about this guy.... Too bad someone doesn't set a fire under Chalerm's arse, The result would probably be an explosion. It would be a hoot just to see who would be blamed for such a thing, the choices may reach up into the hundreds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 In the other paper, Chalerm is claiming this is a business dispute because, certain business groups didn't get the contracts for the cameras. What can you say about this guy.... Is it remotely conceivable Chalerm is correct??? His theory almost sounds like something a TV member would come up, that concept being the easiest way to unravel mysteries here is to follow the money.... Makes sense, as I simply cannot see how attacking CCTV cameras will further the cause of independence for Pattani.. Well, of course it's remotely feasible. However, claiming this, and as such, discounting the possiblity completely that it was a co-ordinated insurgent attack, when the whole region is riddled with co-ordinated insurgent attacks all the time, is a bit counter intutitive. If it means a possible increase in petty theft, presumably, someone should note the fact that the cameras are down, and do something about it. So, Chalerm speaks, and the armed forces can all sleep well tonight, knowing that there is definitely no connection to possible insurgent attacks and as such shouldn't be extra vigilant. Meanwhile, the NSC carries a completely different line.... All good and unified together in their statements I am glad to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 In the other paper, Chalerm is claiming this is a business dispute because, certain business groups didn't get the contracts for the cameras. What can you say about this guy.... Is it remotely conceivable Chalerm is correct??? His theory almost sounds like something a TV member would come up, that concept being the easiest way to unravel mysteries here is to follow the money.... Makes sense, as I simply cannot see how attacking CCTV cameras will further the cause of independence for Pattani.. Errr, no video surveillance capability in the area, distraction for the security forces etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Attack on CCTVs sign of violence in Thailand's South By Digital Media BANGKOK, Jan 15 – The burning of 76 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in as many locations throughout Thailand’s southernmost province of Yala on Monday signals large scale violence to come, a senior security official said today. Describing the disturbance as an insurgent strategy, Paradon Pattanathabutr, National Security Council secretary general, called for high alert and reinforcement of government forces, admitting that the government’s high-speed mobile units could hardly cope with such widespread attacks in a timely manner. He said new CCTVs will be installed or added at some risk-prone locations. Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung, however, ruled out security-related motives to the incident, claiming it was the act of business competitors who failed to win bids to install the CCTVs. He said the Yala governor was instructed to take legal action against wrongdoers who destroy state property. Mr Chalerm said the incidents are not precursors of any untoward incidents on Teachers’ Day tomorrow but said nonetheless police in the three southernmost provinces have been instructed to be on special alert. Deputy Prime Minister/Education Minister Phongthep Thepkanchana called on teachers and officials concerned in the far South to fully cooperate with provincial security and administrative authorities especially on Teachers’ Day. (MCOT online news) -- TNA 2013-01-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 In the other paper, Chalerm is claiming this is a business dispute because, certain business groups didn't get the contracts for the cameras. What can you say about this guy.... Is it remotely conceivable Chalerm is correct??? His theory almost sounds like something a TV member would come up, that concept being the easiest way to unravel mysteries here is to follow the money.... Makes sense, as I simply cannot see how attacking CCTV cameras will further the cause of independence for Pattani.. It is possible that Chalerm had inside information about the business dispute but then again he also claimed he had inside information on the last attempted murder of Thaksin. I think I'll go with the insurgents line for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunken Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung, however, ruled out security-related motives to the incident, claiming it was the act of business competitors who failed to win bids to install the CCTVs. He knows, of course, having checked it out personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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