Paris attack suspect reportedly sighted in Phuket

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Paris attack suspect reportedly sighted in Phuket
Phuket Gazette


Brussels-born Abdeslam Salah, wanted for his alleged involvement in the November 13 terrorist attacks in Paris, was reportedly seen in Patong months ago.

PHUKET: -- A man wanted in connection to the devastating terrorist attacks in Paris that left 129 people dead and more than 240 injured was reportedly seen in Phuket earlier this year, a well-informed source within Phuket's French-speaking community revealed to the Phuket Gazette.

Police forces in Europe are currently hunting 26-year-old Brussels-born Abdeslam Salah for his alleged involvement in the attack.

“This man was reportedly seen in Patong months ago,” the source said. “However, we have yet to confirm whether or not it was him or just someone who looked similar to him.”

The French Honorary Consulate, which has been informed of the report, confirmed to the Gazette that it will coordinate with Phuket police to verify the alleged sighting.

“If anyone sees or has any information relating to the man, please inform the French Honorary Consulate immediately,” the source said.

Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Paris-attack-suspect-reportedly-sighted-Phuket/62387?desktopversion


-- Phuket Gazette 2015-11-19

[noitom]

Was the source that the Thai press is quoting that saw him in Phuket credible? It may very well be as Phuket and Thailand would be a logical place for him to be operating and planning under the radar. "A few months ago" would also put him in Thailand on, before or after the Ratchaprasong bomb terror.

[Nerone]

Even terrorists needs a vacation..

[sirineou]

If he was in Thailand shouldn't there be immigration records of is arrival and departure?

[Jingthing]

Lots of guys in Pattaya look like him.

Edited November 18, 2015 by Jingthing

[vogie]

Even terrorists needs a vacation..

Yeah, but not Phuket, no not Phuket!

[MeHere]

all farang look same same... alab too!

555

[GOLDBUGGY]

Well, if he is there he isn't anymore. Thanks to this News Press release.

[deepcell]

easy to know, where are the logs of the immigration? they should answer the question in seconds. Another stupid news.

[SOTIRIOS]

..earlier this year.....???

....how does this help anything....

...and can't they check with their impeccable immigration records.....

[Linky]

Well, if he is there he isn't anymore. Thanks to this News Press release.

Of vourse he isnt there anymore. If you read the op it says earlier this year.

[metisdead]

An offensive post has been removed as well as a reply.

[The Deerhunter]

Was the source that the Thai press is quoting that saw him in Phuket credible? It may very well be as Phuket and Thailand would be a logical place for him to be operating and planning under the radar. "A few months ago" would also put him in Thailand on, before or after the Ratchaprasong bomb terror.

Possible but unlikely. More likely someone wanting their 5 minutes of fame. "I saw someone who looked a bit like that once." We all have. "All Falang and Alab look same same" as someone else posted.

[DoctorG]

I am pretty sure I saw Elvis recently

[Emster23]

At immigration the other day lady at desk remarked to other farang that he and I looked the same. Couldn't decide which of us was more insulted. Just as Asians all look same to untrained eye, same applies to foreigners.

[Jimbo2014]

We seek him here, we seek him there,
Those Frenchies seek him everywhere.
Is he in heaven? — Is he in hell?

Lets blow him up with a giant Bombshell.

[Lekong]

Well, if he is there he isn't anymore. Thanks to this News Press release.

Could you just read well before commenting please. He was there months ago. Not there now but months ago.

[kiwikeith]

If he was in Thailand he can't be a terrorist.

Seriously a bit of a worry if he was here,Thailand could be harboring many more under the radar.

[BernieOnTour]

Not astonished.

... the majority of bad behaving French on Bangla are Pieds Noir -black feet- like him.

And even worse, Pattaya's Soi 16 / Soi VC area is not for nothing called among expats: Jihad R&R zone ...

Something like their advance payment of the 72 virgins in paradise ;-)

Edited November 19, 2015 by BernieOnTour

[Evilbaz]

Not astonished.

... the majority of bad behaving French on Bangla are Pieds Noir -black feet- like him.

And even worse, Pattaya's Soi 16 / Soi VC area is not for nothing called among expats: Jihad R&R zone ...

Something like their advance payment of the 72 virgins in paradise ;-)

If it's virgins they're after they're in the wrong places.

[Djaotchou]

Not astonished.

... the majority of bad behaving French on Bangla are Pieds Noir -black feet- like him.

And even worse, Pattaya's Soi 16 / Soi VC area is not for nothing called among expats: Jihad R&R zone ...

Something like their advance payment of the 72 virgins in paradise ;-)

Please, don't call them Pieds Noirs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pied-Noir

[mikiea]

If he was in Thailand shouldn't there be immigration records of is arrival and departure?

we don't need no stinking records ...............................

[Berkshire]

easy to know, where are the logs of the immigration? they should answer the question in seconds. Another stupid news.

....unless he was traveling on a fake passport, which criminals/terrorists have been known to do. Duh!

[todlad]

easy to know, where are the logs of the immigration? they should answer the question in seconds. Another stupid news.

Wherever he has been is of interest. Maybe there is a terror cell in Phuket? Maybe he has left details/evidence there. And so on.

Not difficult to understand us it?

[tigermonkey]

Here is some equally exciting news. I am advised by an unimpeachable source that he was in Brussels in the latter half of Septmber, 1989.

Edited November 19, 2015 by tigermonkey

[Lupatria]

Looks like some people don't get all the attention they're hoping for.

[bangon04]

easy to know, where are the logs of the immigration? they should answer the question in seconds. Another stupid news.

....unless he was traveling on a fake passport, which criminals/terrorists have been known to do. Duh!

but if he was travelling on a fake Turkish passport, they would never have spotted it anyway.

“However, we have yet to confirm whether or not it was him or just someone who looked similar to him.”

[F4UCorsair]

Deceptive headline. I wouldn't have read even the fiest line if the headline had been".......sighted minths ago".

[NamKangMan]

If he was in Thailand shouldn't there be immigration records of is arrival and departure?

Yes, but which passport did he use this time?

[NamKangMan]

Well, if he is there he isn't anymore. Thanks to this News Press release.

Yes, but who did he leave behind, or who did he meet with here?