Russian RDG-5 grenades used in both Bangkok blasts

[Scamper]

" Local police have offered no other clue to the source of the bombs used in the attacks. "

Perhaps they should ask Surapong. He has a cornucopia of ideas.

" 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. "

What an incredibly strange quote. It implies greater concern over the welfare of the attacker.

Edited January 21, 2014 by Scamper

[Chao Lao Beach]

So these are the cute little ping pong bombs that the western media talk about ?

[Sayonarax]

American Russian bashing thread?

[sunshine51]

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.

Actually one can buy em by the box in Kampooch. Maypop's cost about 2 dollars each,

willpop's cost around 5-8 dollars each. Common as dog shit there and Hun Sen's

favourite anti-political opponent weapon. A Wiki link appears below...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RGD-5

NB...edit to add wiki link.

Edited January 21, 2014 by sunshine51

[speedtripler]

theres a shooting range in cambodia you can throw one into a pond for a few dollars

and watch the splash ,not exactly hard to come by but neither are ak-47s and everything

else that should be highly restricted but isnt in poor countries

Edited January 21, 2014 by speedtripler

[casualbiker]

So these are the cute little ping pong bombs that the western media talk about ?

Nope .. ping pong bombs are..... ping pong balls with black powder (think fireworks) and a fuse.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7i4cK41C9mw

[Chao Lao Beach]

Seems the media are confused. Russian Military grenades being reported as ping pongs

[sunshine51]

Seems the media are confused. Russian Military grenades being reported as ping pongs

Wouldn't be the first time the local media is confused, especially The Nation.

Edited January 21, 2014 by sunshine51