PM: Probes into IS activities in Thailand underway

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PM: Probes into IS activities in Thailand underway


IS file photo. Source Internet

BANGKOK, 22 January 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has affirmed that investigations are being conducted into reports of Islamic State (IS) movement in Southern Thailand.

According to the reports, individuals linked with the IS have entered Thailand via Narathiwat province in the South, with an aim to speak with religious leaders.

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted that authorities are looking into the information to see if it has any grounds. Regardless of the matter, he said the government and related units will continue to maintain tight security measures in all areas.

The premier admitted some information needs to be kept confidential for security reasons, noting that issues surrounding the IS must be handled carefully as they could draw Thailand into global conflicts.

As for the southern unrest, Gen Prayut said the overall situation is improving while asking all local residents for their involvement in peace restoration.

The Commander of the Fourth Army Region has ordered all units in the three southern border provinces to intensify their operations in accordance with the security plan.


-- NNT 2016-01-22

[englishoak]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

[Somtamnication]

Yeah, I thought everyone was happy here!

[NongKhaiKid]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

Absolutely.

[berybert]

I think we can safely say if they find anything that points to IS in Thailand it will be hushed up and tourism will go up by another 10 billion people a day.

[tuanku]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

The higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his arse behind

German Proverb

[arrowsdawdle]

When an abusive government oppresses the will of the people with coups and selective enforcement by draconian courts, you start to see things like communism and jihadists begin to spread popularly. Notice more headscarves in Khon Kaen these days?

[clockman]

What better place to hide out. Criminals have been hiding here for generations!

[Srikcir]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

Correct.

Last weeks it was, "Maj-Gen Veerachon said the OIC chief suggested to the prime minister that the Thai government should resort to political mechanism and negotiations in the search for peace in the restive region....the government applied a two-pronged approach by promoting development in social, economic and educational aspects while engaging in peace dialogue process with separatist groups." (2016-01-13)

Now it's "to intensify their operations in accordance with the security plan."

The Royal Thai Military has just unilaterally halted the Southern peace process based on fear of ISIL possible involvement.

PS: The conflict in the South is not "unrest." it's an insurgency. If IS did begin to appear in the South it might actually benefit the Malay-Thai insurgency politically by globalizing their own conflict. This is something the military has strained to prevent - international attention on the insurgency and the Thai military's history of discouraging peacetalks with persistent military campaigns might lead to international peace initiatives. The RTM feels that "would give too much legitimacy to the separatists." (ref. The Nation 2015-10-19)

[Eric Loh]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

I think it was Prawit who categorically said that " I can confirm that intelligence has not detected any IS activities". Anyway most of the junta leaders have no credibility in whatever they say or do. People are losing confidence in their leadership each and every single passing day.

[Khon Kaen Dave]

'For fear of global conflict' When are these people going to realise that one day they are going to have

to stand up and fight.They don't understand how their lives will change,when(not if) when IS eventually arrive here.

How can a country be so weak and apathetic.Is the greed for money at the immigration desks so great? that they would put the

lives of their children and women at risk.The silly part about it is that they wont get a chance to spend the

money anyway.

DDK

[bark]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

Correct.

Last weeks it was, "Maj-Gen Veerachon said the OIC chief suggested to the prime minister that the Thai government should resort to political mechanism and negotiations in the search for peace in the restive region....the government applied a two-pronged approach by promoting development in social, economic and educational aspects while engaging in peace dialogue process with separatist groups." (2016-01-13)

Now it's "to intensify their operations in accordance with the security plan."

The Royal Thai Military has just unilaterally halted the Southern peace process based on fear of ISIL possible involvement.

PS: The conflict in the South is not "unrest." it's an insurgency. If IS did begin to appear in the South it might actually benefit the Malay-Thai insurgency politically by globalizing their own conflict. This is something the military has strained to prevent - international attention on the insurgency and the Thai military's history of discouraging peacetalks with persistent military campaigns might lead to international peace initiatives. The RTM feels that "would give too much legitimacy to the separatists." (ref. The Nation 2015-10-19)

ISIS might benefit the Malay ??? You have got to be kidding. ISIS only cares about ISIS. They will kill Thai and Malaysian people at the same time. The ideas that ISIS believe are 100 times worse.

[Baerboxer]

When an abusive government oppresses the will of the people with coups and selective enforcement by draconian courts, you start to see things like communism and jihadists begin to spread popularly. Notice more headscarves in Khon Kaen these days?

Oh dear.

Seen Zorro anywhere lately?

ISIS are active in many, many countries. And it has nothing to do with the governments of those countries. It is the Islamic radicals and fundamentalists who dream of an Islamic world under Sharia and believe anything else is to be destroyed.

Edited January 22, 2016 by Baerboxer

[Baerboxer]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

I think it was Prawit who categorically said that " I can confirm that intelligence has not detected any IS activities". Anyway most of the junta leaders have no credibility in whatever they say or do. People are losing confidence in their leadership each and every single passing day.

So speaketh the Shin PR teams too.

How much time do you spend touring Thailand asking all the people such things? Easier to make it up eh?

[Baerboxer]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

Correct.

Last weeks it was, "Maj-Gen Veerachon said the OIC chief suggested to the prime minister that the Thai government should resort to political mechanism and negotiations in the search for peace in the restive region....the government applied a two-pronged approach by promoting development in social, economic and educational aspects while engaging in peace dialogue process with separatist groups." (2016-01-13)

Now it's "to intensify their operations in accordance with the security plan."

The Royal Thai Military has just unilaterally halted the Southern peace process based on fear of ISIL possible involvement.

PS: The conflict in the South is not "unrest." it's an insurgency. If IS did begin to appear in the South it might actually benefit the Malay-Thai insurgency politically by globalizing their own conflict. This is something the military has strained to prevent - international attention on the insurgency and the Thai military's history of discouraging peacetalks with persistent military campaigns might lead to international peace initiatives. The RTM feels that "would give too much legitimacy to the separatists." (ref. The Nation 2015-10-19)

You have shown you have little understanding of the nature of ISIS, the people in the South of Thailand who happen to be Muslim and support the current insurgency.

ISIS are a very different animal - and would butcher any Thai, Malay, Muslim or other, who did not bend to their will and their brand of Islam.

Bring back the Shin eh? They made such headway, with their massacres of innocent Muslims, never going there, and putting a drunken thug in charge of talks. Thought he sorted it all in 90 days?

[Squeegee]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

Correct.

Last weeks it was, "Maj-Gen Veerachon said the OIC chief suggested to the prime minister that the Thai government should resort to political mechanism and negotiations in the search for peace in the restive region....the government applied a two-pronged approach by promoting development in social, economic and educational aspects while engaging in peace dialogue process with separatist groups." (2016-01-13)

Now it's "to intensify their operations in accordance with the security plan."

The Royal Thai Military has just unilaterally halted the Southern peace process based on fear of ISIL possible involvement.

PS: The conflict in the South is not "unrest." it's an insurgency. If IS did begin to appear in the South it might actually benefit the Malay-Thai insurgency politically by globalizing their own conflict. This is something the military has strained to prevent - international attention on the insurgency and the Thai military's history of discouraging peacetalks with persistent military campaigns might lead to international peace initiatives. The RTM feels that "would give too much legitimacy to the separatists." (ref. The Nation 2015-10-19)

ISIS might benefit the Malay ??? You have got to be kidding. ISIS only cares about ISIS. They will kill Thai and Malaysian people at the same time. The ideas that ISIS believe are 100 times worse.

No wonder you're pro-junta if that's the extent of your insight into the world. That's probably about primary school level of thinking.

[outsider]

Said on 15 January there is no info on entry of Daesh (IS) militants to Thailand. Makes a U-turn 7 days later. Maybe the militants DID decide, in the seven days since the first announcement, that Thailand is indeed a very good place to go to? Maybe they're just here on holiday. Positive figures then, for TAT to report, no?

[casindonet]

I know gambling is illegal but I'm betting my monthly wages that in a couple of days they will announce that no IS activities in Thailand

[webfact]

Govt Investigates Reports of ISIS in Deep South
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Security forces investigate the site of a bomb attack Jan. 12 in Narathiwat province.

BANGKOK — Reports of Islamic State activity in the Deep South are being investigated, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said Thursday, stressing that there is no evidence yet of the group’s presence.

Gen. Prayuth’s statement came after media reports that, citing anonymous sources, indicated that ISIS supporters met with religious leaders in the southern border provinces and attempted to win support from the local Muslim population at a time the group is believed to be seeking a higher profile in Southeast Asia.

His comments were in line with a chorus of denials from top officials who have insisted in recent days there is no proof the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is operating in the kingdom. Prayuth said authorities are “investigating the matter” and warned the media not to look into the matter too much as it may affect national security.

“We have to be careful when it comes to confidential matters that affect other countries and the world community,” Prayuth said. “Sometimes, there is gain from speaking about some issues. It may let the perpetrators escape again and again, and it may drag us into the conflict, and will happen more often in our own country.”

A Thursday article in Bangkok Post quoted unnamed sources in the security forces saying ISIS members met with imams in the south and donated money to a number of mosques in the region, where a separatist insurgency has claimed thousands of lives.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1453441384


-- Khaosod English 2016-01-22

[BORRISGOODENUF]

As bad as IS, well look and see.

http://cdn.theguardian.tv/mainwebsite/2014/06/10/190609Felicityopdec-16x9.mp4

[EnglishJohn]

I could have sworn he said something rather different the other week...

Correct.

Last weeks it was, "Maj-Gen Veerachon said the OIC chief suggested to the prime minister that the Thai government should resort to political mechanism and negotiations in the search for peace in the restive region....the government applied a two-pronged approach by promoting development in social, economic and educational aspects while engaging in peace dialogue process with separatist groups." (2016-01-13)

Now it's "to intensify their operations in accordance with the security plan."

The Royal Thai Military has just unilaterally halted the Southern peace process based on fear of ISIL possible involvement.

PS: The conflict in the South is not "unrest." it's an insurgency. If IS did begin to appear in the South it might actually benefit the Malay-Thai insurgency politically by globalizing their own conflict. This is something the military has strained to prevent - international attention on the insurgency and the Thai military's history of discouraging peacetalks with persistent military campaigns might lead to international peace initiatives. The RTM feels that "would give too much legitimacy to the separatists." (ref. The Nation 2015-10-19)

ISIS might benefit the Malay ??? You have got to be kidding. ISIS only cares about ISIS. They will kill Thai and Malaysian people at the same time. The ideas that ISIS believe are 100 times worse.

No wonder you're pro-junta if that's the extent of your insight into the world. That's probably about primary school level of thinking.

Well that put him right eh ?. What an excellent set of counter arguments you gave.

Please tell us which part of what he says is incorrect. ISIS deviants rule by fear and anyone who does not follow their strict rules of ISLAM are the enemy. Including other Muslims who do not toe the line.

You should concentrate on getting your own standard of education past the mental age of 7 before you accuse others. It's funny how you criticize others of what you are the most guilty of : a common trait among you people.

Even your signature reads like it was written by just another under-educated red-shirt foaming at the mouth. You should get a grown up help you write another.

[kiwikeith]

They will never find them a terrorists don't exist here.

[ggt]

How is this possible...we were assured by the PM himself just a few weeks ago...that Thailand was IS free...

The Muslim malcontents of the deep south are a perfect place to hide and do mischief in Thailand...

The world had better wake up soon to this menace...before the IS bunch changes the entire world into armed camps...

[diehard60]

I thought that the government said there were none here in Thailand?????