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Five rangers killed in bomb attack in Pattani
The Nation

PATTANI: -- Muslim insurgents detonated a road-side bomb to ambush a unit of rangers, killing five of them on the Buddhist Lent day.

The blast occurred in Moo 4 village inTambon Buarae in Sai Buri district at 10:50 am.

The rangers were returning to their base in their pick-up truck after keeping security at a Buddhist temple.


-- The Nation 2013-05-24

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Bomb kills five rangers in Thailand's restive south

BANGKOK, May 24, 2013 (AFP) - Five paramilitary rangers were killed and one other wounded in an ambush when suspected rebels detonated a bomb buried in a road in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south, local police said Friday.

The mid-morning attack was a grizzly reminder that rebels in the Muslim-majority deep south have yet to curb violence against Thai security forces -- or civilians -- despite ongoing peace talks in neighbouring Malaysia.

Police said the rangers were travelling in a pick-up truck to meet Muslim community leaders in the Saiburi district of Pattani, one of Thailand's southernmost provinces hit by a near-decade long rebellion which has claimed more than 5,500 lives.

"Five rangers are dead, including the commander who was intially severely wounded," Sergeant Montri Prommee of Saiburi police told AFP, updating the death toll from four and adding the explosive device was buried in the road.

"They (the insurgents) want to create situations (unrest) on important days," he added, referring to the timing of the attack on one of the most important Buddhist holidays of the Thai calendar.

Analysts say rebels are using increasingly sophisticated bomb-making and detonation techniques to cause more casualties.

On Thursday another ranger was killed alongside a suspected militant in a late-night shootout in Narathiwat, which borders Malaysia, while a Buddhist grocer was gunned down in broad daylight the previous day.

This week's bloodshed follows the first official peace talks between Thai authorities and representatives of rebel group the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) in Malaysia in March and another round in April.

Since then, near-daily deadly attacks have renewed questions over whether Thailand is talking to rebel leaders who can control the violence.

Buddhist and Muslims alike fall victim to the shadowy militants, who target security forces, civilians and perceived representatives of state authority such as teachers.

In April rebels involved in the talks said they wanted "liberation" from Thailand, something powerful Thai army chief General Prayut rejected on Wednesday during a trip to the southern province of Yala.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2013-05-24

[GentlemanJim]

and 24 hrs ago

Thai army chief urges self-imposed curfew for teachers

BANGKOK, May 23, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's army chief on Wednesday urged teachers in the country's insurgency-racked south to stay at home after 6pm to avoid falling victim to militants as the new school year gets under way.

And 72 hours ago

Thai security chief insists southern situation under control

National Security Council (NSC) secretary general Paradorn Pattanatabut said the government has maintained peace in southern border provinces, particularly during the start of the new school term.

Somebody get a grip!

Edited May 24, 2013 by GentlemanJim

[clockman]

Remember yesterday, it was all under control!

[EyesWideOpen]

And on and on and on......Maybe make a new plan ???

[lee b]

Another sad story. When will we ever get any good news <deleted>. ?

[GentlemanJim]

A guaranteed winner! Send out a mail to the BRN, offer them all unconditional amnesty and a solution to their problem, offer them 1 million baht each and 3 rai of land for every BRN member to come and sign a register of Amnesty at Yala county hall. Fill it up, lock the doors, set fire to the place and wala' no more trouble in the south (until there kids grow up, then repeat plan as it will work!)

Actually in all amazement a very similar trick was carried out a few years ago in the Uk by the police trying to get hold of criminals on the run or facing court hearings. They sent all the criminals a letter saying they had won a random lottery prize of many thousands of pounds and could collect said prize from a hotel in London. the criminals checked in one by one, went through the door having verified their ID and clunk! Do not pass go, move directly to jail do not claim $200!

[apetley]

When are they going to send out troops in proper military vehicles instead of pickups?

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[JetsetBkk]

RIP rangers.

Burn in hell you insurgents.

[Credo]

The only news that comes out of this region is bad news. I look forward to the day when there is NO news. That should be a good sign.

[seajae]

why in the hell arent these rangers travelling in armoured personal carriers, that is the proper transport in this sort of area or are the thai govt trying to help the terrorists cut back the amount of soldiers to save the govt money. In any area that has a high personal risk all military personel should be travelling only in protective vehicles, especially with all the deaths by roadside bombs , must be bloody idiots controlling this or is it the ear medicine man again.

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Attack mars Visakha Bucha
The Nation, Agencies


Officials examine the scene of a roadside explosion that killed five rangers and injured another in Pattani yesterday.

Five paramilitary rangers killed in Pattani despite heightened security

PATTANI: -- A roadside explosion killed five paramilitary rangers and severely injured another in Pattani yesterday in what was described as a revenge attack by insurgents.

The late-morning attack took place in the Muslim-majority southern province on Visakha Bucha Day and prompted local authorities to heighten security for Buddhists heading to temples to mark the holiday.

Police suspect that Muslim insurgents detonated the bomb in Pattani's Sai Buri district as a pickup truck carrying the six soldiers passed by. The device was estimated to contain about 30 kilograms of explosives.

Those killed in the blast were Captain Subin Puangmanee, Sergeant Chayaphol Muangkaew, Sergeant Mongkol Polpakdi and volunteers Anucha Wongsawat and Vichayapol Sathong-aen, while volunteer Ronnarit Chaowong suffered severe injuries.

The rangers were on their way to help security forces provide safety for Buddhists travelling to local temples. The improvised bomb was hidden under the road's surface and wired to a trigger behind a bush.

"Five rangers are dead, including the commander who succumbed to his injuries," Sergeant Montri Prommee of Sai Buri police said. He added that insurgents wanted to stir unrest on important days.

"The insurgents are trying to cause chaos," Fourth Army Commander Lt-General Sakol Chuentrakul said.

Analysts say the rebels are using increasingly sophisticated bomb-making and detonation techniques to cause more casualties.

A security official in the deep South said the attack might have been held to avenge the death of a leading insurgent who was killed in a shoot-out with security officers.

Maso Jehloh, a 42-year-old leader of Barisan Revolusi Nasional's Ronda Kumpulan Kecil (RKK), was shot dead on Wednesday in Narathiwat in a shoot-out with a group of soldiers.

In a related development, suspected RKK leader Roning Rohing, 30, and another suspected insurgent, Abdulkodir Woma, 37, were arrested in Narathiwat's Rusoh district yesterday. A team of some 50 soldiers and policemen, acting under the martial law that is in effect in the region, laid siege to the house early in the morning before making the arrests. Abdulrohing Dahiso, a third suspect believed to have been hiding at the house, managed to get away.

The suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in a number of attacks in several areas of the deep South, with some dating back to 2006. They were also held responsible for the death of two soldiers and a policeman in these attacks.

Meanwhile, in the three southernmost provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat yesterday, the Buddhist holiday of Visakha Bucha was celebrated in broad daylight in contrast to the candle-lit wien thien ritual held at night in other parts of the country. Local authorities cited security reasons for this.

In Narathiwat, the wien thien ceremony began shortly after noon at a local temple and was attended by some 40 devout Buddhists, who all prayed for peace in the region.

In Pattani, Fourth Army Area spokesman Colonel Pramote Phrom-in confirmed that local temples were asked to hold the ceremony in the afternoon for security reasons, adding that soldiers were on standby to guard monks and lay people.

In Yala, Governor Dechrat Simsiri presided over the wien thien ceremony at Weluwan Temple under tight security shortly before noon.

On Thursday another ranger was killed alongside a suspected militant in a late-night shoot-out in Narathiwat, which borders Malaysia, after a Buddhist grocer was gunned down in broad daylight the previous day.

This week's bloodshed follows the official peace talks between Thai authorities and BRN representatives in Malaysia in March and another round in April. Since then, near-daily deadly attacks have renewed questions over whether Thailand is making any effort to negotiate with rebel leaders who can control the violence.

Buddhist and Muslims alike have been victim to the insurgents, who target security forces, civilians and perceived representatives of the state, such as teachers.

In April, rebels involved in the talks said they wanted "liberation" from Thailand, something Army chief General Prayuth Chano-cha rejected on Wednesday during a trip to Yala.


-- The Nation 2013-05-25

[Thai at Heart]

why in the hell arent these rangers travelling in armoured personal carriers, that is the proper transport in this sort of area or are the thai govt trying to help the terrorists cut back the amount of soldiers to save the govt money. In any area that has a high personal risk all military personel should be travelling only in protective vehicles, especially with all the deaths by roadside bombs , must be bloody idiots controlling this or is it the ear medicine man again.

I will take a picture of literally dozens of APCs sitting unused up country. Presumably they are on hand just in case the reds riot or there is a coup.

[OzMick]

why in the hell arent these rangers travelling in armoured personal carriers, that is the proper transport in this sort of area or are the thai govt trying to help the terrorists cut back the amount of soldiers to save the govt money. In any area that has a high personal risk all military personel should be travelling only in protective vehicles, especially with all the deaths by roadside bombs , must be bloody idiots controlling this or is it the ear medicine man again.

I will take a picture of literally dozens of APCs sitting unused up country. Presumably they are on hand just in case the reds riot or there is a coup.

It is good military tactics to deploy where the threat is most likely.

[poohy]

Sad that 5 soldiers got killed, but not unexpected when they are travelling in normal pick up is it, what's the point in sending out armed soldiers in some tin unmodified Toyota that's going to get blow to smithereens

I grew up in UK in IRA bombing era all soldiers on patrol then travelled in armoured landrovers or alike so its not rocket science is it

seems the poor soldiers down there are just cannon fodder

[Halion]

When are they going to send out troops in proper military vehicles instead of pickups?

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Totally agree, I have seen dozens of such vehicles known as APV's stationed at many barracks and depots especialy, round the Bangkok area. They are the standard transportation mode for soldiers in a hot zone however, both that clown Chalerm and his cronies in the TAT would be against such vehicles being introduced into the region as media coverage would make it impossible for Chalerm to continue to postulate that terrorism does not exist in Thailand and the TAT would worry that such presense may have a negsative inpact on their precious tourist indusrty. Meanwhile young Thai soldiers are killed and maimed every day.

[oldsailor35]

A guaranteed winner! Send out a mail to the BRN, offer them all unconditional amnesty and a solution to their problem, offer them 1 million baht each and 3 rai of land for every BRN member to come and sign a register of Amnesty at Yala county hall. Fill it up, lock the doors, set fire to the place and wala' no more trouble in the south (until there kids grow up, then repeat plan as it will work!)

Actually in all amazement a very similar trick was carried out a few years ago in the Uk by the police trying to get hold of criminals on the run or facing court hearings. They sent all the criminals a letter saying they had won a random lottery prize of many thousands of pounds and could collect said prize from a hotel in London. the criminals checked in one by one, went through the door having verified their ID and clunk! Do not pass go, move directly to jail do not claim $200!

Remember that, the fools let greed take over.

[oldsailor35]

We (The Brits) were using APC's back in the 50's in Malaysia, but the Tai Army do not seem to think its worthwhile using them here. How stupid can you get.

APC = Armoured Personel Carrier.........According to Halion they have now changed it to APV !

Edited May 25, 2013 by oldsailor35

[oldsailor35]

why in the hell arent these rangers travelling in armoured personal carriers, that is the proper transport in this sort of area or are the thai govt trying to help the terrorists cut back the amount of soldiers to save the govt money. In any area that has a high personal risk all military personel should be travelling only in protective vehicles, especially with all the deaths by roadside bombs , must be bloody idiots controlling this or is it the ear medicine man again.

I will take a picture of literally dozens of APCs sitting unused up country. Presumably they are on hand just in case the reds riot or there is a coup.

It is good military tactics to deploy where the threat is most likely.

The words "likely" and "definately" are so different so suggest the tacticians refer to the latter.

[Fozfromoz]

In a related development, 50 soldiers and police laid siege to ONE house with THREE suspected insurgents. ONE got away.

Goodness me. We're the forces only armed with loud hailers?

[Frank James]

In my worthless, unsolicited opinion, Thailand would be better off to let the 'troubled' Muslim South break off and become part of Malaysia. Good bye, chok dee, whatever.

[bitcoinbob]

The reasons why thailand does not use military vehicles in the south

1. would show locate citizens and the world- situation is worst then the thai government wants to admit to

2. would show the rebels they are winning and would step up there attacks, maybe even start bombing other areas outside of the south=government would shit bricks

3. world would know that a part of thailand is a virtual war zone-which it is

so the solution thai style no military vehicles, let soldiers die =expendable anyway the thai military does not publish the actually death toll for soldiers in the south just 500+

[bigbamboo]

In my worthless, unsolicited opinion, Thailand would be better off to let the 'troubled' Muslim South break off and become part of Malaysia. Good bye, chok dee, whatever.

There have been worse ideas.

[JAG]

In most armies a prerequisite for promotion is proven success in an operational role. If you were to command a battalion in the British Army then a successful tour as a Company Commander on an operational tour was needed. Likewise to become a General you had to have a good reputation as a Commanding Officer. I get the impression that advancement is down to connections and "mess hall politicking". As a result few of those at the top have any real operational experience, and are neither able nor interested in fighting or winning this vicious little war. It therefore rumbles on, and inadequately equipped, poorly trained and incompetently led young men will continue to die. The third man at that house probably escaped because no one in the security forces new the basics of establishing a proper cordon before assaulting the enemy hide. What a waste!

[Docno]

I have to say... I continue to be surprised that this conflict remains so completely confined to the south. After all, Bangkok is just a bus/pickup ride up the peninsula... Phuket a shorter jaunt. In the bad old days, the IRA, for example, would bring their 'war' to the streets of London. I hope and pray they can find a way out of this mess, and barring this, that the problem never moves north...