webfact Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Russian RDG-5 grenades in both blastsThe NationBANGKOK: -- Evidence found at the scene of bomb attacks on the anti-government protests in Banthad Thong Road and the Victory Monument on Friday and Sunday has revealed the type of explosive used.Experts say in both cases it was a Russian-made RDG-5 grenade, suggesting the attackers may be from the same group.RDG stands for Ruchnaya Granata Distantsionnaya in Russian or "Distance Hand Grenade" or "Time-delayed Hand Grenade" in English. It is a post-World War II Soviet anti-personnel fragmentation grenade and was in service by many Russian "client" countries.Local police have offered no other clue to the source of the bombs used in the attacks.Experts say it is not an easy explosive to use and only well-trained people can throw it safely as it goes off in four seconds after its pin is released. "Unless the thrower is well trained, the bomb could explode in the air and hurt him," an official said.The grenade can inflict injuries up to 15 metres from the site of the detonation. Victims caught within 3 metres of the blast site are almost certain to be severely wounded.-- The Nation 2014-01-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhereman60 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Could Putin be involved here? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terryp Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thaksins old business buddy Viktor Bout 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygunther Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 How hard can it be to throw a grenade 15 meters, when you have 4 sec. time... I think most peoples are able to do this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nowhereman60 Posted January 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2014 Follow the trail Putin ----------------------->Viktor Bout -------------> Suthep 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loptr Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 They might ask their old friend, Viktor Bout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AryanicAristocrat Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I suggest that CAPO and Khun Surapong send a team (including Khun Surapong wholoves overseas trips) to go to the US and interview Victor Bout to see if he knows anythng...........Lol! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Follow the trail Putin ----------------------->Viktor Bout -------------> Suthep What is the link between Bout and Suthep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retsdon Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 These granades cost $5 apiece wholesale and have been sold worlwide by the milliom. I imagine anyone with a mind to do it could buy a sack of them in Cambodia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleeing Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Follow the trail Putin ----------------------->Viktor Bout -------------> Suthep What is the link between Bout and Suthep? Only the link in Nowhereman's head, like a few other links he likes to post about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomross46 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Could this be part of the cargo, which was on that aircraft a few years ago? Where did all those weapons and explosives go? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 RDG stands for Ruchnaya Granata Distantsionnaya I'm not an expert but it could be RGD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siripon Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 These granades cost $5 apiece wholesale and have been sold worlwide by the milliom. I imagine anyone with a mind to do it could buy a sack of them in Cambodia. When the black shirts were operating in Bangkok in 2010 there were rumours they were ex Thai army based in Cambodia, being flown in and out for operations. I wouldn't be surprised to find the same thing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamypoko Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Follow the trail Putin ----------------------->Viktor Bout -------------> Suthep What is the link between Bout and Suthep? shrapnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yunla Posted January 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2014 Doesn't really matter if the grenades are made in Lapland by Santa's Elves. This problem isn't related to the bombs or the paid stooges who throw the bombs, it is entirely the fault of the leaders from both sides, who put personal ambitions over the lives of their followers. Anybody could have told you back in November, that if Suthep stayed on the streets and escalated the overthrow movement, guns and bombs would join the equation sooner or later. It is a tinderbox situation and the actions he chose (however honourable or not) could only lead to these current tragedies. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JRSoul Posted January 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2014 The grenade DOES NOT explode 4 secs after the pin is pulled. It explodes 4 secs after the fuse is ignited which occurs as the "spoon" lever is released. The level of expertise required for use is about the same as hitting someone with a stick. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyummer Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Of course! The Russians have landed! Maybe the Russian mob should run the country. Would have better obedience and no questioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokheat Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 those pesky russians, sheeesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Ask Mr. Putin to establish the law and order and Bkk will be drivable tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 that granade design is widely copied in china for pennnies,they are widely available allover asia ,africa ,eastern and even western european drug wars between dealers now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theslime Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Follow the trail Putin ----------------------->Viktor Bout -------------> Suthep No second prizes after Terryp quip dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halion Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 This article is bullshit and it's intent is to mislead. All grenades are highly dangerous and once the pin is pulled it has no friends, however, the pin can be pulled and you can sit down and have a coffee if you have a mind to as long as you do not release the cocking lever(spoon). When it is thrown the spoon is automatically released and the grenade fusing system is activated initiating the time delay. A dangerous operation but far from difficult requiring only a basic understanding of the arming mechanism a good grip and a strong arm..The comment in the original article claiming that "experts" say that the thrower needs to be well trained is nonsense. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhereman60 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 that granade design is widely copied in china for pennnies,they are widely available allover asia ,africa ,eastern and even western european drug wars between dealers now Sure you can just order them on E bay or Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 that granade design is widely copied in china for pennnies,they are widely available allover asia ,africa ,eastern and even western european drug wars between dealers now Sure you can just order them on E bay or Amazon whereever you can order them theyve been used in dublin and the uk and seem to be getting more common two female uk police officers were blown up last year by a coke dealer who threw these grenades at them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MyFriend You Posted January 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2014 How hard can it be to throw a grenade 15 meters, when you have 4 sec. time... I think most peoples are able to do this! Straighten the pin first good grip on grenade and safety lever, pull pin out slowly throw it as far as you can and run like hell John Wayne never threw a live grenade, don't try it like him in the "Sands of Iwo Jima" 4 seconds is not a long time, and sometimes grenades go off in two, or six seconds - or not at all. BTW saw a bunch of these in Vietnam war, both hand thrown & rifle launched - notoriously effective, much better than the Chinese Palm Z's. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 those pesky russians, sheeesh but they are fun to drink with sometimes...............as long as they leave their grenades at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thait Spot Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Follow the trail Putin ----------------------->Viktor Bout -------------> Suthep What is the link between Bout and Suthep? Only the link in Nowhereman's head, like a few other links he likes to post about. Missing Link? Nowhereman60? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickirs Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Maybe the work of some of Suthep's "southern friends" that he brought to Bangkok. Maybe the Syrian Army, Hamas, Taliban, or Al Qeada? If these grenades had been used in Mynamar, even Buddhist monks might be suspect. The world is flooded with these kinds of mass produced, cheap weapons that a moron can use and obviously do use. The bottom line is that police need to do their job to identify and prosecute the perpetrators and not incite mobs to decide the guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) The grenade DOES NOT explode 4 secs after the pin is pulled. It explodes 4 secs after the fuse is ignited which occurs as the "spoon" lever is released. The level of expertise required for use is about the same as hitting someone with a stick. Not quite; The inexperienced can end up 'Juggling' Edited January 21, 2014 by evadgib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 that granade design is widely copied in china for pennnies,they are widely available allover asia ,africa ,eastern and even western european drug wars between dealers now Sure you can just order them on E bay or Amazon Here you go. RDG5 on Amazon. http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/4041007526 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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