Thai Army Chief plays down fears of ISIS threats

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Thai Army Chief Plays Down Fears of ISIS Threats
By Khaosod English


A screencap of propaganda video published by the ISIS.

BANGKOK - The Thai army chief has assured the public that, unlike some other Southeast Asian nations, Thailand is not immediately threatened by the rise of the Islamic State movement.

Gen. Udomdet Sitabutr delivered the comment today just before he boarded a plane to attend an international security summit between members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam.

"We are monitoring the expansion of the ISIS or IS terrorist movement in our neighbour countries, but there is no such thing in Thailand so far," said Gen. Udomdet, "However, we will continue to monitor the issue constantly."

Gen. Udomdet added that the ASEAN summit, which is taking between from 25-29 November, is aiming to establish a better coordination among member countries to fight terror movements and share vital intelligence.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1416893007


-- Khaosod English 2014-11-25

[JOC]

If the Thai army chief assures, then I will sleep good in my bed tonight!!

[clockman]

They love making statements. But!

[Chang_paarp]

Given the challenges the military, and every other government for decades, are having in the south of the country I think this pontificator needs a reality check. Just one bomb in Phuket will make things look very different. As the IRA said "You have to be lucky every time, we have to be lucky just once."

[Fred Flinstone]

Wonderful news - nobody likes men with guns taking over places -

Its very reassuring Thai Authorities can make such calming comments.

[Raoul Duke]

Another feeble effort to deflect attention away from the real concerns of the nation and invent a foreign threat. The west have been pulling that trick for years.

[WitawatWatawit]

It wasn't that long ago, amid a hail of criticism, that the army chief said intelligence gathering in the south was inadequate and would be boosted. I think there is solid cause to be cynical about these latest comments.

[Prbkk]

It took a tip from the Israelis to get the bomb-making Saudis ( one of whom blew his own legs off in the escape attempt). Frankly who would know ( perhaps other than the Israelis and the Yanks) what scumbags are entering Thailand with ill intent.

[poohy]

That's great! but hang on a second......What did they say about their Ebola master plan?

[uptheos]

Complacency rules, but places like Nana, Patpong, Chatuchak market are places where a terrorist could do a lot of damage in minimal time.

[Commerce]

That's great! but hang on a second......What did they say about their Ebola master plan?

They said it's mucked up the Thai car industry.

[simple1]

It took a tip from the Israelis to get the bomb-making Saudis ( one of whom blew his own legs off in the escape attempt). Frankly who would know ( perhaps other than the Israelis and the Yanks) what scumbags are entering Thailand with ill intent.

The incident you're referring to in BKK was co-odinated State terrorism across a number of countries by the Iranians targeting Israelis and Jews.

[gchurch259]

This is the biggest and most dangerous Islam/Terrorist Movement and with the history of wide open doors to Thailand, they will be here !! Almost all of the Terrorist who flew in to the Trade Towers came here for a little foreplay !!

They may already be in the south and for sure in Idonesia and Malaysia !!

[trianglechoke]

"We are monitoring the expansion of the ISIS or IS terrorist movement in our neighbour countries, but there is no such thing in Thailand so far,"

Madness........... IS appeals to millions and millions of muslims world-wide, even if they would change their minds pretty quickly once they had to live like it for real........................ BUT.......... Such things don't exist in LOS. Just like Thai people could never murder ala koh Tao

If they think Thailand free of operatives they are living in a dreamworld........... Which when we consider where we are, isn't so far fetched!

Certainly more realistic than thinking Thailand, with it's fine upstanding morality, wouldn't be despised by ISIS supporters................... Sukhumvit soi 3 seems to housing quite a few ISIS look-a-likes who have travelled here for the spicy food and plethora of mosques to visit

[quicky]

Can't help but wonder when the world will recognize there is no coexistance, they all need to be dealt with in the same manner as their Nazi brothers.

[elgordo38]

That's great! but hang on a second......What did they say about their Ebola master plan?

Oooops One got away and is on the loose. Why is he on the loose? Oh yeah he just walked away.

[kaobang]

with isis members from more than 60 countries(1 confirmed from Maldives) i guess some insurgent from south of thailand is having a working holiday in the desert...

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Army chief asserts no ISIS in Thailand
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Nov 25 -- Thai Army chief Gen Udomdej SItabutr on Tuesday acknowledged that the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group has arrived in a neighboring country but it has not existed in Thailand.

Before leaving for Hanoi, Vietnam to attend the 15th ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting set from today through Saturday, Gen Udomdej said he continues to follow ISIS movements and found that they do exist in a neighboring country, which he did not identify.

He asserted that they had not entered Thailand.

Regarding the ASEAN army chiefs' meeting, Gen Udomdej said he would express his vision on ASEAN armies' cooperation to tackle threats.

"I will have bilateral talks with other army chiefs to develop good ties and focus on cooperation among armies on information exchange such as information about anti-international terrorism and disaster relief missions," the army chief said. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-11-25

[Emster23]

Not to worry: Thai traffic and bad driving will derail any attempt at havoc. Consider when Ramzi Yousef and his buddies tried to blow up US embassy in Bangkok, but got stuck in traffic and had accident. Prior to his attempt at taking down WTC.

[LUSHGOAT]

Every country should take a leaf out of Japan's book no radicals allowed in. All muslims should be banned from entering non muslim countries and any members of criminal organizations should be executed thus weeding them out slowly but surly.

[arrowsdawdle]

Another feeble effort to deflect attention away from the real concerns of the nation and invent a foreign threat. The west have been pulling that trick for years.

Heck, apes in the jungles have been doing it for longer than humans have existed (Human Zoo by Desmond Morris.)

[RustBucket]

When ISIS get here (if not already) they will hit the tourist areas.

Thailand is probably the main place where Islamic terrorists are demanding the same thing as ISIS are.

So it is natural they are going to be drawn here like flies on a turd.

Dark days ahead indeed.

[arrowsdawdle]

He asserted that there are no ISIS in Thailand. That is comforting in view of the fact that there are no expats living illegally in Thailand.

[konying]

I guess army chief never been to soi 3 and 5 in bangkok. Hard to tell who is Isis and who is Osama's cousins

[wabothai]

i wonder what information the man has that there is no threat, or is it just an assumption?

[Gandtee]

No. You misunderstood. I didn't say that

[blastface]

I guess army chief never been to soi 3 and 5 in bangkok. Hard to tell who is Isis and who is Osama's cousins

Open racism is so cute. You are 50+ and stopped thinking original thoughts 30 years ago?

[Travelman868]

"We are monitoring the expansion of the ISIS or IS terrorist movement in our neighbour countries, but there is no such thing in Thailand so far,"

Madness........... IS appeals to millions and millions of muslims world-wide, even if they would change their minds pretty quickly once they had to live like it for real........................ BUT.......... Such things don't exist in LOS. Just like Thai people could never murder ala koh Tao

If they think Thailand free of operatives they are living in a dreamworld........... Which when we consider where we are, isn't so far fetched!

Certainly more realistic than thinking Thailand, with it's fine upstanding morality, wouldn't be despised by ISIS supporters................... Sukhumvit soi 3 seems to housing quite a few ISIS look-a-likes who have travelled here for the spicy food and plethora of mosques to visit

AND they can practice cutting off the heads of small boys, without fear of capture.

IS need to be removed from the world. They all want to go and see Allah so it is our duty to help.

[Lupatria]

The situation may change the moment the next police general smells some business opportunity

[connda]

ISIS in Thailand? lmao He played it down just as he should. If you wish to strike fear into the heart of Thais, go right for the real bogie-men: Ghosts!