webfact Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 BANGKOK BLASTArrested man 'may be bomber'THE NATIONMaj-General Srisak Poonprasit, chief of the Burapha Taskforce, escorts the Erawan Shrine bombing suspect arrested in Sa Kaeo yesterday. The suspect was allegedly trying to cross over to Cambodia in Aranyaprathet district. The man was flown to Bangkok.2nd foreigner nabbed at Thai-Cambodia border; warrants issued for three moreBANGKOK: -- A SECOND foreign suspect allegedly involved in the bombing of the Erawan Shrine was arrested yesterday by Thai authorities in Sa Kaew province, near Cambodian border .Meanwhile, Min Buri Provincial Court issued warrants yesterday for three more suspects on the run.Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the suspect arrested at the border, believed to be the yellow-shirted man caught on CCTV footage leaving a backpack with the bomb that killed 20 and injured more than 100 on August 17, had been flown to Bangkok for questioning."I can confirm that the suspect who looks like the person sought by authorities in connection with this controversial case was caught at Ban Pa Rai, in Sa Kaew province, after we set up a number of checkpoints [on the border with Cambodia]. But we have to prove his identity," he said."Fingerprints and other forms of proof are needed. We're also looking for [other] suspects who planted the bomb, the masterminds, and others," he said. "We hope to get several suspects in this network after the first one was arrested [last Saturday]. Those arrested so far are neither Thai nor Chinese nationals. We have yet to confirm their nationalities," he said.Prayut said if the latest suspect turned out to have been involved in the attack, it would be easier to connect pieces of the jigsaw in relation to other members of the network.The government had also contacted the Turkish Embassy in Bangkok, which insisted that the suspect arrested at the weekend was not of Turkish nationality, the PM said.At press time, police spokesman Pol General Prawut Thavornsiri declined to confirm whether the suspect arrested in Sa Kaew province was the person who planted the bomb at the Erawan Shrine. However, he said the suspect's appearance was quite similar to that of the individual in the police sketch."It is too early to say anything, as the suspect was only arrested and brought to Bangkok for questioning at about 4pm," he said.The Army was now questioning the suspect, Prawut said, adding that witnesses would be asked if they could identify him.The suspect had been charged with entering the Kingdom without permission, he said.Maj-General Srisak Poonprasit, head of the Burapha Taskforce, said the second suspect had been spotted about 500 metres from the Thai-Cambodian border as he was travelling on an unusual route. He was carrying a backpack and wore a long-sleeved shirt, trousers, dark sunglasses and a cap.The suspect was brought to Bangkok yesterday afternoon by Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda, the deputy national police chief.Meanwhile, Min Buri Provincial Court issued warrants for another three suspects: Turkish national Ali Jorun, based on a sketch; Amed Bosonglan; and an unnamed Turkish national, also based on a sketch.They are wanted for possession of explosive materials and believed to be connected with the shrine bombing, plus the subsequent blast under Sathorn Bridge. No one was hurt in the latter explosion.Earlier yesterday, national police chief Pol General Somyot Poompanmuang ordered the immediate transfer of six senior police, including the chief of Sa Kaew Immigration, Pol Colonel Pairach Pukcharoen.All six were told to report to the police force's inspector-general's office by 5pm yesterday. A source said Prayut had directly instructed Somyot to slap transfer orders on these senior officers as security agencies had found they were involved in the smuggling of Uighurs, some of whom were reportedly related to the blast.Many foreigners and Chinese were among the victims at the shrine.Meanwhile, 16 police were transferred out of Nong Chok and Min Buri police stations, reportedly over their perceived failure to carefully inspect areas under their jurisdictions in the wake of the lethal explosion. The transfers included Nong Chok superintendent Pol Colonel Pornthep Sutipanya and Min Buri superintendent Pol Colonel Kanchon Intaram.The two police stations had reported that there were no suspicious foreigners or bomb-making materials in their areas last month. However, special task-force teams of the National Council for Peace and Order recently uncovered bomb-making materials in the areas under the two stations' jurisdictions.Somyot said yesterday he would issue more transfers if any other police were found to have been negligent or abetted wrongdoing.Asked about the foreigner arrested at an apartment in Nong Chok on Saturday, Somyot said the suspect had been giving useful information."He has implicated his accomplices. But at this point, we can't disclose how many people were involved in the bomb plot," he said.Somyot, meanwhile, said police did not know about the location of the Thai woman, Wanna Suansa, who is wanted in connection with the blast.Wanna told Nation TV last night she rented rooms in Nong Chok about a year ago for her husband's friends, who had come to Thailand and planned to stay for several months. She said she will return soon with her eight-month-old son to prove her innocence, adding she is in contact with police to ensure her safety. Her husband cannot return due to work.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Arrested-man-may-be-bomber-30267956.html-- The Nation 2015-09-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomJoad Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The government had also contacted the Turkish Embassy in Bangkok, which insisted that the suspect arrested at the weekend was not of Turkish nationality, the PM said. How do they know by looking? Is it like the way Jehovah's Witnesses seem to know where other ones live so as to avoid knocking on each other's doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Lessee... Is there a taxi driver and/or moto taxi driver who took the guy they think is the bomber (or the guy in the yellow shirt) to and fro? They might ID? Naturally the BiB dusted the heck out of the taxi for fingerprints, right? Yes? No? The moto taxi? Yes? No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOC Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 They flew from Poipet, to Bangkok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Bob Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I am confused about one thing. The Bangkok Post reported that the Cambodian government arrested him inside Cambodia and turned him over to the Thai police at the border. While the Thai police only say they arrested him at the border crossing. So which is true? Some how I see this guy made it pass Thai immigrations into Cambodia and now they are trying to save face and not mention him being in Cambodia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I am confused about one thing. The Bangkok Post reported that the Cambodian government arrested him inside Cambodia and turned him over to the Thai police at the border. While the Thai police only say they arrested him at the border crossing. So which is true? Some how I see this guy made it pass Thai immigrations into Cambodia and now they are trying to save face and not mention him being in Cambodia. Thai authorities can't share the reward if the Cambodians got him, silly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmugghc Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) I am confused about one thing. The Bangkok Post reported that the Cambodian government arrested him inside Cambodia and turned him over to the Thai police at the border. While the Thai police only say they arrested him at the border crossing. So which is true? Some how I see this guy made it pass Thai immigrations into Cambodia and now they are trying to save face and not mention him being in Cambodia.If you read BP there are actually sources claiming he was arrested at the PP airport, going to Turkey. My guess is that Cambodia doesn't want to agonize China so the cover story is that he was arrested in Thailand. Edited September 2, 2015 by pmugghc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Another one of these maybe-laybe-naybe-<deleted>BS scapegoat hunting agendas until they handpick another one who maybe-laybe-naybe the wanted man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 While I don't really like it, I know the USA fingerprints foreigners that process through immigration. There are a lot of ways for that data to be misused. But in cases such as this, it sure seems like it might come in handy, or at least some facial recognition scan and comparison of his current photo. That should reveal when he actually entered the country and where at some point. I am assuming he is not cooperating much and not telling them much about his comings and goings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Kaching...reward money received. Maybe bomber maybe not.... To answer the maybe bomber status, please insert coin and pull the handle. Your guess is as good as the plod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Yes Transfer everyone who did not know they had bombers in their jurisdictions, good measure, that will solve a lot of problems.....Because if they knew they would have done something right? or not? Edited September 2, 2015 by AlQaholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Transferred some Police.................what about them getting the boot and then being banged up after all their greed may have been the cause. And wait............he might do the same to others.............oh my goodness the shock horror of it, <deleted> is wrong with these people, just what does it take to be fired and locked up. Edited September 2, 2015 by kannot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The Thais are digging themselves in deep over this inept detective work and stumbling an bumbling. It was reported by Thai press that Thais said this guy had already crossed into Cambodia. The Thai press says that the Thai officials "alerted their counterparts in Cambodia" an he was arrested an handed over to Thais by the Cambodians. The Cambodians deny this, Thais clearly stated this. First off, is it legal for Thailand to take custody of someone arrested in Cambodia? The alleged suspect will be given the opportunity to have counsel advice on this we assume. On a related news story in the Thais press, The Thais have issue arrest warrants for a muslim woman who states to international media that she is in Turkey with her husband for the last three months. Did the Thais consult with their Turkish counterparts on these arrest warrants?Is their any partnering with Turkey, China and Thailand on this international terrorism event in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jing Joe Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) "Somyot, meanwhile, said police did not know about the location of the Thai woman, Wanna Suansa, who is wanted in connection with the blast.And; Wanna told Nation TV last night she rented rooms in Nong Chok" etc etc One would hope that she only phoned Nation TV and didn't appear live in which case she should/would have been arrested. Have stranger things happened ?? Edited September 2, 2015 by Jing Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Is there a further reward for the discovery of the bomber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaExport Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I am confused about one thing. The Bangkok Post reported that the Cambodian government arrested him inside Cambodia and turned him over to the Thai police at the border. While the Thai police only say they arrested him at the border crossing. So which is true? Some how I see this guy made it pass Thai immigrations into Cambodia and now they are trying to save face and not mention him being in Cambodia. Thai authorities would never lie to the public. They arrested him in Thailand after the Cambodians brought him across. See how that works? It's basically the same story, but I added some missing details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 And if he's not the bomber, he'll do ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 They flew from Poipet, to Bangkok? The police do have helicopters as do the army and air force and navy. Many are based in border areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Why does Poonprasit look 3 million baht richer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Is there a further reward for the discovery of the bomber? Is that reward No3----- 4----5------- Sorry I've lost count.Anyway will they want it all back when(if) they catch the real bomber ???? Edited September 2, 2015 by biplanebluey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 They flew from Poipet, to Bangkok? Yes probably by army or police helicopter------- Anything strange in that????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) They flew from Poipet, to Bangkok? Helicopter.You rekon they would fly with AA. Edited September 2, 2015 by louse1953 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Star Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Yahoo news states that the police rewarded themselves: http://news.yahoo.com/thai-police-award-themselves-84k-arrest-bomb-suspect-101511355.html Edited September 2, 2015 by Wandering Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Quite disgusting to see the police jump on the reward so quick! Wasn't it the residents around the area that tipped them off to the arrest of the first suspect? Yet they insist it was their own work. At the same time, they keep on saying they can't confirm the bombing suspect, but they can confirm they should receive the reward..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kru Baa Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 He may or may not be the bomber. Well, since we already gave ourselves the reward money for catching him I guess he is gonna have to be the bomber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yes Transfer everyone who did not know they had bombers in their jurisdictions, good measure, that will solve a lot of problems.....Because if they knew they would have done something right? or not? They most likely sat on their acres or were too busy collecting tea money and did nothing at all about looking for them and then filled in reports full of lies. If that is the case, Sum Num Nah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) They flew from Poipet, to Bangkok? You think the police or army doesn't have helicopters? Edited September 2, 2015 by Anthony5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann55 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Quote : Many foreigners and Chinese were among the victims at the shrine. Good, so now we know for sure that Chinese are not foreigners. It's in the papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaii69 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yes Transfer everyone who did not know they had bombers in their jurisdictions, good measure, that will solve a lot of problems.....Because if they knew they would have done something right? or not? They most likely sat on their acres or were too busy collecting tea money and did nothing at all about looking for them and then filled in reports full of lies. If that is the case, Sum Num Nah!!! Perhaps they were asleep in a car. Lookout! Here comes an actress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yes Transfer everyone who did not know they had bombers in their jurisdictions, good measure, that will solve a lot of problems.....Because if they knew they would have done something right? or not? They most likely sat on their acres or were too busy collecting tea money and did nothing at all about looking for them and then filled in reports full of lies. If that is the case, Sum Num Nah!!! That's exactly what they're accused of doing. The RTP cleared an area that the RTP later found to contain the suspect. If it wasn't for the tip-off from the landlord *ahem* "forensic examination of mobile phone metadata" this guy could very well have already detonated another bomb. Glorious, praiseworthy police work indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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