Bomb Kills Three Policemen In Thai South

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Bomb kills three policemen in Thai south

NARATHIWAT, Thailand, March 15, 2013 (AFP) - A massive roadside bomb killed three policemen in Thailand's restive south on Friday, an army spokesman said, a fortnight ahead of peace talks between Thai authorities and a rebel group.

The 90 kilogram (200 lbs) bomb, hidden at a footbridge in Ruso district of Narathiwat province, detonated as a local police patrol passed on a pick-up truck, killing the officers and destroying the vehicle.

Confirming the deaths, southern regional army spokesman Colonel Pramote Promin said the attack may have been carried out by rebels opposed to the opening of talks, which are set to be held in Malaysia on March 28.

"There are insurgents who do not agree with their leaders on joining the peace process and (therefore) try to incite more unrest," he said.

The Thai government has agreed to hold talks with Barisan Revolusi Nasional, which is part of a web of shadowy insurgent groups in the south.

A stubborn insurgency seeking greater autonomy has raged across several provinces in the south of Thailand bordering Malaysia for nine years -- with near-daily shootings and bombings.

Paradorn Pattanatabut, the head of Thailand's National Security Council, said a preliminary meeting with the rebel group was held on March 5 on the "conditions" for the talks, but more substantive dialogue would begin with the one-day exchange in Malaysia later this month.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2013-03-15

[ChrisY1]

Seems as though the BRN may have their work cut out for them in reducing the violence in the short term.....and there's obviously a long way to go with so many factions probably developing now.

A tragic affair for all.

[reiltin]

Bring in a neutral peacemaker as the irish and british governments did through US. Senator george mitchell.Bombs don't compromise.

[Katipo]

Seems as though the BRN may have their work cut out for them in reducing the violence in the short term.....and there's obviously a long way to go with so many factions probably developing now.

A tragic affair for all.

Agreed. Too many vested interests now. Those who have been benefiting from the chaos to further there own agenda.... power & money being the two obvious ones.

[webfact]

Three police officers killed in Narathiwat bombing
By Digital Media



NARATHIWAT, March 15 – Three police officers, including a deputy superintendent, were killed in a bombing in the violence-plagued province of Narathiwat.

Col Pramote Prom-in, spokesman of the Internal Security Operations Command, Region 4, said the bombing occurred about 10.30am Friday in Ruso district

A remote controlled bomb was planted at a bridge and it exploded when a police car was passing.

Three police officers in the vehicle, returning from providing security at Baan Ruso School were killed.

They were identified as Pol Lt Col Chakkrit Wongprommate, deputy superintendent of the Ruso police station, Pol Sgt Suwet Chantarangsri and Pol Sgt Piya Phuphanwer.

The spokesman said the bombing should not be linked to the anniversary of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) insurgent group's establishment. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-03-15

[arthurboy]

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/626116-security-will-top-agenda-says-prayuth-south-talks/

Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha said yesterday that Thailand had the upper hand...

Yes, of course you do.

[Locationthailand]

Peace talks don't work with mindless fanatics. Public execution usually acts as a deterrent. These animals deserve full retaliation. People harbouring these fanatics deserve serious jail time as well. The problem is the whole mess is being handled arms length by Bangkok which immediately means out of sight out of mind as well as thumbing their collective noses at the issues. Just look at the pathetic excuse for a Police Minister supposedly handling the situation.

Edited March 16, 2013 by Locationthailand

[LuckyLew]

RIP and condolences to the families

I sure hope the PTP Gov't is held to accout

and they are forced into a massive payout

to the victims families

The PTP peace plans/talks will not work

[metisdead]

Nonsense trolling posts have been removed.

[EyesWideOpen]

Bring in a neutral peacemaker as the irish and british governments did through US. Senator george mitchell.Bombs don't compromise.

Bring in anyone except the yanks

My god , I am agreeing with justathought !!!!!!! Yep America is pretty busy these days , no time to put more on the plate.... Hey about bringing in China ?? They got Tibet straightened out in short order.. :-) Well except for those pesky immolations..

The situation in south Thailand is truly tragic. Yet as the years roll by , the government seems no closer to a real solution.

Edited March 16, 2013 by EyesWideOpen