Security loopholes blamed for recent bombings in Yala

[Lite Beer]

Security loopholes blamed for recent bombings in Yala

YALA, 16 May 2015 (NNT) – Fourth Army Area Commander Lt Gen Prakarn Chonlayut has attributed the recent insurgent bombings in Yala to security loopholes during the holding of a Red Cross event while confirming that the incident has no impact on the peace dialogue.

Speaking of the sporadic bombings in Yala that occurred on the night of May 14, Lt Gen Prakarn revealed that the explosives used were identified as small pipe bombs. Despite their loud noise, the bombs inflicted little damage on nearby establishments and only minor injuries on about ten passersby.

The commander pointed out that the attacks were carried out while the provincial Red Cross Fair was taking place. He explained that security officers were stationed around the fair’s venue but more concentration was placed on the south side, causing the protection of the north side to slack off and leaving the advantage to the insurgents.

However, Lt Gen Prakarn viewed such an attempt to stir unrest as a sign of desperation of the insurgent network, which is losing its grip on the Deep South. He claimed the strategy to promote public trust and involvement has been successful and will thus carry on.

According to the commander, the ongoing peace dialogue will not be affected by the latest attacks in any way, and investigations are being conducted to pursue those responsible.

-- NNT 2015-05-16

[zaphod reborn]

The last throes of the insurgency. Where have we heard that prophecy before?

[Just1Voice]

Yeah, and next week they'll all be standing around in a circle, holding hands, and singing Kumbaya together.

[Rhys]

And meanwhile back at staff HQ the staff officers are thinking.. hmmm.. few years ago, we tried a video showing an insurgent group on video.. offering a peace attempt...WHOAAA General..that is good modeling.. What next.. we await your orders.. never did get my Thai TV award or check. see the guy in Dubai..

Let's see an organization is making way into helping the peace process and providing humanitarian responses... of course that is not the correct military response......... That is not the SOP of my command.. Holy Chicken.. insight an Eureka moment..... hey is Somchai's brother free ....

OK... lets put out the heart, soul, and minds..appeal.. it is meaningness, and of course works.. yes.. first response.. lock and load..

Next General.. As the general has indicated all troops need to be involved... Hmmm... oh hooooo, get the female troops out here.. we need a change in the grunts..

Anything else General.. oh.. could someone call the Daily rags and spread our massages to the masses... Also this will add to my next rating, put in the promotion payment...oh..hooo..

That will be all.. carry on.. I have a tee time to make.. Dismissed.

Edited May 16, 2015 by Rhys

[Oziex1]

The explanation of the security loophole is startling, how many troops are stationed down there, 3, 4 or is it 6?

Are the insurgents so alert and so ready with their moral clearly intact, that when the back is turned for a moment they strike? If so it shows the Thai military strategy is sadly lacking.

The comment on the nature of the explosives defies belief, it shows they are produced and deployed by people under no pressure.

Is this hotspot not subject to rigorous and constant patrolling.

[catweazle]

How about blaming the ones responsible for creating this whole mess in the first place? Qui bono?

How about blaming the people on the steering wheel for not being able to end this mess, while babbling utter nonsense on a daily basis?

[Emster23]

Dear copywriters: please get a better dictionary. Loopholes generally apply to contracts, where some important requirement has not been thought through, allowing one party to get out of contract Scot free. Unless Thai army has some sort of contract with insurgents, I would think word regarding failure of security would be better filled with "gap" not loophole. then again, may be okay to carry around small lengths of pipe with sealed ends and fuse to Red Cross events...

[Srikcir]

What ongoing peace dialogue?

Maybe amongst the Thai military there is dialogue and Malaysia is blamed by the Thai military as being complicent in the continued insurgency. But the Thai military set a peace talk pre-condition that there be an unspecified period of no insurgent violence from any insurgent group. Obviously attackes have not stopped and seem to be increasing.

[Si Thea01]

Dear copywriters: please get a better dictionary. Loopholes generally apply to contracts, where some important requirement has not been thought through, allowing one party to get out of contract Scot free. Unless Thai army has some sort of contract with insurgents, I would think word regarding failure of security would be better filled with "gap" not loophole. then again, may be okay to carry around small lengths of pipe with sealed ends and fuse to Red Cross events...

Dear copywriters please forgive the poster, it's not his fault, just the poorly worded dictionary he's using. He must be given points for trying, say 4 out of ten, but he has to be penalised for his incorrect assumption that your dictionary is inadequate and feeling the need to change your wording. But lets not be spoiled sports and give him the definition so he will, like some of us, learn something new everyday.

The word actually relates to "An ambiguity or inadequacy in a system, such as a law or security, which can be used to circumvent or otherwise avoid the intent, implied or explicitly stated, of the system. Loopholes are searched for and used strategically in a variety of circumstances, including taxes, elections, politics, the criminal justice system, or in breaches of security, or a response to one's civil liberties."

[scatalyst]

Oh, good grief. The Red Cross Fair doesn't even start in Yala until May 26 this year. Preparations have recently begun, but all of the vendors' stalls aren't even up yet. And I personally haven't seen any evidence that extra military are being used to protect those valuable workers who are assembling all that fair infrastructure either. So, any other "loopholes" you think we should know about?