Two Bombs Exploded Almost Concurrently In Narathiwat

[Jai Dee]

Two bombs exploded almost concurrently in Narathiwat

Two bombs exploded just about the same time in the municipality of Muang district, Narathiwat province. Initial report said the bombs killed one person and wounded 10 people.

At 08:30 AM today (Nov 17), an assailant planted a bomb in a traditional coffee shop in tambon Bang Nak, Muang district Narathiwat while villagers were having tea and coffee drinks. The assailant later triggered the bomb by a mobile phone, causing 6 injuries right away. The wounded victims include Mr. Isma Thaisanit, Mr. Jiam Chanthraperm, Mrs. Pornpimol, Jankham, mr. Sunthorn Muangnum, Mr. Pornsuwan Yodsri, and Mr. Winai Daengnui, and they were taken to Narathiwat Ratchanakarindra Hospital.

10 minutes after the blast, police and press members arrived at the scene amidst a crowd of observers. However, another bomb went off in the middle of the road. The bomb injured a journalist from Reuters named Mr. Theerapong Nararat Wong and killed a flower vendor named Mr. Abdulroya Jaewae. A few people were also wounded from the second blast.

Police said the bombs were detonated by mobile phones, and as a result, the mobile phone signals in the area were turned off for the time being so police could inspect the scene.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department -17 November 2006

[Jai Dee]

Updated info: 19 injuries and 1 fatality from bomb blasts in Narathiwat

According to a recent report, two bombs that exploded in a teashop in the municipality of Muang district, Narathiwat province this morning caused 19 injuries and 1 fatality.

Many people are gathering at the name list of injured and dead victims from the two blasts that happened almost at the same time. The list is posted at Narathiwat Ratchanakarindra Hospital. Most of the unfortunate victims are customers of the teashop and pedestrians. One of them is a police officer, while Mr. Abdulroya Jaewae, a flower vendor, has died from the detonation.

Narathiwat Ratchanakarindra Hospital physicians said some victims may have to undergo limb amputation due to serious wounds. The hospital is currently supervising all the injured parties accordingly.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department -17 November 2006

[Jai Dee]

Three bombs wound 22 in Thailand's Muslim south

NARATHIWAT, Thailand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Three bombs exploded in Thailand's restive Muslim south on Friday, wounding 22 people, in an apparent response by separatist militants to Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont's visit the previous day.

Police said the first bomb, a 15 kg (33 lb) device hidden in a fire extinguisher, hit a military Humvee with five soldiers inside in a town in Narathiwat, one of the three southernmost provinces where more than 1,800 people have been killed since January 2004.

The second and third bombs were detonated by mobile phoneS around an hour later at a tea shop and in a nearby street in the provincial capital of the same name, wounding 17 people, police said.

The suspected Muslim separatists, who have never made their goals public or claimed responsibility for any attacks, detonated bombs almost simultaneously at eight car and motorcycle showrooms the day after Surayud's previous visit on Nov 8. Surayud, appointed by the army after a September coup against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has apologised to the region's Muslim, Malay-speaking majority for the iron fist approach of his predecessor.

He has visited the far south -- an independent sultanate until it was annexed a century ago -- three times in less than a month and stated a desire for dialogue with the rebels, but has admitted there is no simple way to end the daily violence.

Source: Reuters - 17 November 2006

[Jai Dee]

Thirty injured, 1 killed in bomb attacks in southern Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) - Three bomb blasts killed one person and wounded at least 30 other people Friday in southern Thailand, which continues to be wracked by a Muslim insurgency despite recent efforts by a new government at reconciliation.

Seven soldiers were wounded by a roadside bomb in Sungai Padi district of Narathiwat province, one of three southern provinces wracked by the nearly three-year insurgency in which more than 1,800 have perished, said police Col. Prabpol Meemongkol.

The two other bombs went off in the main provincial town, wounding 24, police and hospital officials said.

One of the wounded - 55-year-old Abdul Royaheware - later died, said Chalerm Saksornchai, director of the Narathiwat Rajanakarin Hospital.

Two women were in serious condition, he said. Police Lt. Manosak Paramee said the first bomb exploded at a roadside coffee shop while five minutes later another one went off in a road island.

All three bombs - weighing an estimated 5 kilograms (11 pounds) apiece - were triggered by mobile telephones, police said.

Efforts by the new government, which came to power with a coup in September, to address long-held grievances in the only three Muslim-majority provinces in the Buddhist-dominated nation have so far been unsuccessful.

Source: Malaysian Star - 17 November 2006

[Jai Dee]

Bombs kill one, wound 27, in Thai Muslim south

NARATHIWAT, Thailand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Three bombs went off in Muslim southern Thailand on Friday, killing one person and wounding 27, in an apparent response by separatist militants to Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont's peace visit the previous day.

Police said the first bomb, a 15 kg (33 lb) device hidden in a fire extinguisher, hit a Humvee carrying five soldiers in Narathiwat, one of the three southernmost provinces where more than 1,800 people have been killed since January 2004.

The second and third bombs were detonated by mobile phones around an hour later at a tea shop and in a nearby street in the provincial capital of the same name. One person was killed and 22 people were wounded, police said. Since his appointment by the army after a September coup against Thaksin Shinawatra, Surayud has launched a major peace drive in the Muslim-majority, Malay-speaking region.

He has apologised for Thaksin's iron fist approach and stated a desire for talks with the rebels.

The suspected Muslim separatists, who have never made their goals public or claimed responsibility for any attacks, appear to be responding with coordinated bomb attacks and an increase in violence against civilians.

Bombs exploded almost simultaneously at eight car and motorcycle showrooms on Nov. 9, the day after Surayud's previous visit to the region, which used to be the independent sultanate of Pattani until annexed by Bangkok a century ago.

Analysts said the militants appeared to be sending a message to the former army chief, who commands wide respect in all parts of Thailand, including the southern provinces bordering Malaysia, not to get involved.

"Surayud presents a far greater threat to the militants than anybody else," said Brian Dougherty of Bangkok-based security consultants Hill and Associates.

"They probably enjoyed having Thaksin because he was universally hated in the south, whereas Surayud is welcomed and liked. They cannot allow his programmes, his new approach, to be effective," he said.

Since September, the month of Thaksin's removal, Dougherty said the daily violence was claiming almost three times as many civilians victims as before, a clear indication of a shift in tactics.

In one week alone, 90 percent of casualties were civilian, the remaining 10 percent being described as "officials" -- anything from soldiers and border police to village volunteers and local government bureaucrats.

"Insurgent groups are targeting civilians to show their power and highlight the Thai government's weakness," said Brad Adams of New York-based Human Rights Watch.

"But it's illegal and morally indefensible to attack civilians in pursuit of political goals."

Source: Reuters - 17 November 2006

[astral]

Isn't the word concurrent like the word unique in that it should not be qualified?

Either the blasts were concurrent or not.

In the latter case they occurred "in quick succession" or "a few minutes apart".

[Jai Dee]

Bomb disposal officers check the scene after a bomb was detonated outside a coffee shop in Narathiwat Friday morning. Another bomb went off nearby 10 minutes later. A total of 19 people were injured, and another was killed.

Source: The Nation - 17 November 2006

[PeaceBlondie]

Isn't the word concurrent like the word unique in that it should not be qualified?

Either the blasts were concurrent or not.

In the latter case they occurred "in quick succession" or "a few minutes apart".

Before I look it up in my good British dictionarry, I looked at the title and thought concurrent was better than simultaneous. Both suggest 'at the same time' with the prefix of concurrent meaning 'with' rather than the prefix of simultaneous, meaning 'same.' The dictionary agrees with you, astral. I don't think it matters.

But realistically, unless a single detonator causes explosions at several bases instantaneously, "concurrent" could mean within several minutes, which is how these things unfortunately happen.

Tragically,what matters most is that the bombings continue, and innocent Thai Muslims and innocent Thai Buddhists continue to be targetted, killed, and maimed.

[Jai Dee]

Bomb exploded in fresh-food market, Narathiwat

A culprit furtively planted a bomb in a fresh-food market in Narathiwat province, causing injuries to three soldiers.

Today at around 10:10 hours (Nov 20), a bomb exploded in a fresh-food market behind Genting Hotel in Su-ngai Kolok district, Narathiwat.

The shock wave caused injuries to three soldiers from the 39th Task Force in Bejaravudh Camp.

A moment ago, police officers have collected the explosive devices and inspected the areas.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 20 November 2006

[Jai Dee]

Four soldiers, 13 civilians injured in Narathiwat bomb attack

Narathiwat - A bomb hidden in a motorcycle was detonated by mobile phone injuring four soldiers and 13 civilians in business area of this southern border province Monday.

Police said the bomb exploded at 10:10 am in front of a motorcycle showroom near a fresh market in Sungai Kolok district.

The bomb was detonated when four soldiers came to shop at the market.

Source: The Nation - 20 November 2006

[pumpuiman]

Are these"insurgents" really so ignorant that they increase their killlings of innocent people, after olive branches are laid at their feet?

The goverment must have a limit on their patience.....mine was surpassed long ago.

Soon there will be muslim blood flowing in the streets, if these morons dont open their eyes.

[Jai Dee]

Insurgents aim to create an atmosphere of fear, CNS Chairman

Chairman of the Council for National Security (CNS) Gen.Sonthi Boonyaratglin indicated that the Southern insurgents aim to create an atmosphere of fear by igniting violence. He also affirmed that the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) understands the problem and has been working along well with other relevant units.

Gen.Sonthi, also the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army said officials have to blend themselves into the communities in the South so that residents will feel more secure and open up to state officials. Gen Sonthi said that insurgents are trying to sir up chaos and create atmosphere of fear in an act to counter the government.

He further said that it is vital for state officials to win the hearts of the people, so that they would stay away from any attempt offered by the insurgent group.

In response to setting up a group comprising of ranger forces to safeguard the areas, the chairman said he will announce its progress in December.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 20 November 2006

[PeaceBlondie]

You don't solve a hundred-year old problem in 90 days or 60 days. Even if your last name is Shittywater.

[Jai Dee]

Violence continues in Narathiwat

Security officers investigate debris of a motorcycle that was destroyed by a bomb explosion in Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district on Monday. The bomb blast killed a soldier and a civilian and injured 15 other people.

Two men killed, including one soldier, and 15 others injured from a blast in a fresh market area in Sungai Kolok, Narathiwat on Monday as the latest development in the deep south.

At about 10 am, a bomb hidden in a motorcycle, which parked near a motorcycle showroom, was remotely detonated by mobile phone, said police.

Police believed the explosion targeted soldiers as four special taskforce 39 were buying their replenishment. The bomb also injured other villagers who were shopping for their grocery.

The attack came amidst the attempt by the military appointed Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont to promote reconciliation and his apology for the previous government mistreatment.

Separately, three men were killed from a drive-by shooting late Sunday night in Rangae district.

Abdulrohim Arwaebuesa, 47, was having tea with his friends - Mahama Chekho, 44, and Uma Nima, 46, when least four gunmen riding on a pick-up truck opened fire with AK-47 and M-16 assault rifles at the three for more than 30 rounds before speeding away.

The first two died at scene while Uma was later pronounced dead at the hosptial.

Police suspected the attack stemmed from the domestic politics conflict since Abdulrohim is a secretary to Koisin Doloh, Chief of Ba-ngosato's Tambon Administrative Organisation. However, they did not rule out the possibility of insurgency.

More than 1,700 people have been killed since the violence re-emerged in the three southernmost province since 2004.

Source: The Nation - 20 November 2006

[opothai]

no matter what the government give these murderers ain't gonna stop.

and does any body know to what faction or whom to carry out peace talks with???

this is one that will have to be sorted within the muslim community. same as iraq and afghanistan,

theyv'e been over there for three years or more and things are getting worse.

to this day i can not understand why the moderate so called muslims do not do more as it seems they are the ones suffering as much as any one else.

baffeling

[Scott]

Bombs kill one, wound 27, in Thai Muslim south

"Surayud presents a far greater threat to the militants than anybody else," said Brian Dougherty of Bangkok-based security consultants Hill and Associates.

"They probably enjoyed having Thaksin because he was universally hated in the south, whereas Surayud is welcomed and liked. They cannot allow his programmes, his new approach, to be effective," he said.

So, the point here is that if they hate you, they kill and if they like you they kill! As I've said before, these insurgencies have a life of their own. There really is very little that can be done to stop it. The only thing that seems to work effectively is to prevent them from starting--that is where the previous government went wrong. Now, the best that can be hoped for is for the insurgents to grow older and decide to stop.

These insurgencies also require a constant supply of young men with little else to do. Many of the problems seen around the world--such as in Iraq, Afghanistan, Chechnya and parts of South America have a lot to do with the number of young people itching for something to do. Couple that with some older fellows who can organize them into a "cause" and you have yourself a grand old insurgency and if you work it right a full-blown war.

Once these young men start hitting about 25-30, they decide enough of all that and decide to settle down and get a life. It has very little to do with ideology.