Two Killed,13 Schools On Fire In Thai Muslim South

[george]

Two Killed, 13 Schools on Fire in Thai Muslim South

BANGKOK: -- Two people were killed and 50 public buildings, including 13 schools, were set ablaze overnight in a serious outbreak of violence in Thailand's restive, largely Muslim south, police said on Friday. A village headman was shot dead in his car and a fireman died in hospital after being shot while trying to put out a blaze at one of the targeted buildings in the southern province of Narathiwat, police said.

"The fireman who was shot last night has now died in hospital," an officer at Narathiwat police headquarters told Reuters by telephone.

At least 10 suspected arsonists, mostly youths under 18, were arrested after the rampage. They were now in military custody, a Defense Ministry spokesman told a Bangkok radio station.

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told reporters during a trip to northeastern provinces that the culprits would face severe penalties.

--Reuters 2004-04-23

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Two Killed, 13 Schools on Fire in Thai Muslim South

BANGKOK: -- Two people were killed and 50 public buildings, including 13 schools, were set ablaze overnight in a serious outbreak of violence in Thailand's restive, largely Muslim south, police said on Friday. A village headman was shot dead in his car and a fireman died in hospital after being shot while trying to put out a blaze at one of the targeted buildings in the southern province of Narathiwat, police said.

"The fireman who was shot last night has now died in hospital," an officer at Narathiwat police headquarters told Reuters by telephone.

At least 10 suspected arsonists, mostly youths under 18, were arrested after the rampage. They were now in military custody, a Defense Ministry spokesman told a Bangkok radio station.

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told reporters during a trip to northeastern provinces that the culprits would face severe penalties.

--Reuters 2004-04-23

Isn't it time to bring in the troops ?

[Up2U]

Two Killed, 13 Schools on Fire in Thai Muslim South

BANGKOK: -- Two people were killed and 50 public buildings, including 13 schools, were set ablaze overnight in a serious outbreak of violence in Thailand's restive, largely Muslim south, police said on Friday. A village headman was shot dead in his car and a fireman died in hospital after being shot while trying to put out a blaze at one of the targeted buildings in the southern province of Narathiwat, police said.

"The fireman who was shot last night has now died in hospital," an officer at Narathiwat police headquarters told Reuters by telephone.

At least 10 suspected arsonists, mostly youths under 18, were arrested after the rampage. They were now in military custody, a Defense Ministry spokesman told a Bangkok radio station.

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told reporters during a trip to northeastern provinces that the culprits would face severe penalties.

--Reuters 2004-04-23

Isn't it time to bring in the troops ?

I thought this area was already under military administration?

[plachon]

Two Killed, 13 Schools on Fire in Thai Muslim South

BANGKOK: -- Two people were killed and 50 public buildings, including 13 schools, were set ablaze overnight in a serious outbreak of violence in Thailand's restive, largely Muslim south, police said on Friday. A village headman was shot dead in his car and a fireman died in hospital after being shot while trying to put out a blaze at one of the targeted buildings in the southern province of Narathiwat, police said.

"The fireman who was shot last night has now died in hospital," an officer at Narathiwat police headquarters told Reuters by telephone.

At least 10 suspected arsonists, mostly youths under 18, were arrested after the rampage. They were now in military custody, a Defense Ministry spokesman told a Bangkok radio station.

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told reporters during a trip to northeastern provinces that the culprits would face severe penalties.

--Reuters 2004-04-23

Isn't it time to bring in the troops ?

I thought this area was already under military administration?

The Thai troops have been crawling over the southern provinces for ever and a day, and the 3 southern-most provinces have been under martial law since January, so perhaps Dr PP means the good ol' US troops should be brought in?? They could do with a break from Iraq just now and would probably jump at a bit of R&R down in Narathiwat just now.

[Guest chingy]

they got to admited, they can't control the south, and its outta hand

[otherstuff1957]

Once again these muslim extremists are showing their true nature. They are against education because they don't want people to learn how to think for themselves. They are just like the book burning Nazis.

Also, I really not impressed by someone who shoots a firefighter who's trying to save a burning school!

[Padkapow Guy]

Two Killed, 13 Schools on Fire in Thai Muslim South

BANGKOK: -- Two people were killed and 50 public buildings, including 13 schools, were set ablaze overnight in a serious outbreak of violence in Thailand's restive, largely Muslim south, police said on Friday. A village headman was shot dead in his car and a fireman died in hospital after being shot while trying to put out a blaze at one of the targeted buildings in the southern province of Narathiwat, police said.

"The fireman who was shot last night has now died in hospital," an officer at Narathiwat police headquarters told Reuters by telephone.

At least 10 suspected arsonists, mostly youths under 18, were arrested after the rampage. They were now in military custody, a Defense Ministry spokesman told a Bangkok radio station.

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told reporters during a trip to northeastern provinces that the culprits would face severe penalties.

--Reuters 2004-04-23

Isn't it time to bring in the troops ?

I thought this area was already under military administration?

The Thai troops have been crawling over the southern provinces for ever and a day, and the 3 southern-most provinces have been under martial law since January, so perhaps Dr PP means the good ol' US troops should be brought in?? They could do with a break from Iraq just now and would probably jump at a bit of R&R down in Narathiwat just now.

The Thai troops are more than capable of handling the unrest in the south. They just need to be allowed to use everything they have with no hands tied.

They should not worry about hurting the muslims feelings.

control the border and hunt the terrorist down and kill them. Take no prisoners

[kurgen]

Padkapow, never a truer word was spoken.

Now to the all important question, when's the Blue Bouncer gonna take that bra off!

[meemiathai]

So has this pleased Allah?

[Padkapow Guy]

Padkapow, never a truer word was spoken.

Now to the all important question, when's the Blue Bouncer gonna take that bra off!

I been trying for the last month. I can't figure out the hooks in the back.