Another possibility to consider is the bombs  were a combination of southern separatists and the clique currently counting the desert sand. The separatists have the know how, and know the territory. The camel riders have the money. Both hate each other but my enemy's enemy is my friend, especially when i have my back against the wall or the sand dune.

2 minutes ago, Siripon said:

Another possibility to consider is the bombs  were a combination of southern separatists and the clique currently counting the desert sand. The separatists have the know how, and know the territory. The camel riders have the money. Both hate each other but my enemy's enemy is my friend, especially when i have my back against the wall or the sand dune.

 

There are actually rather a lot of groups out there, the 2006 bombings all had graffiti from an Afghan trained group, there clearly are outside connections to the separatists.

7 minutes ago, Father Fintan Stack said:

 

Why would they bomb their own stations then? 

 

Forgive me father.....for i have sinned

9 hours ago, Winniedapu said:

 

I think it was an internecine message intended for Prayuth's regimental associations. It's the only way I can see that accounts for the timing (MOther's Day), and the odd location (Hua Hin) as well as bombs in the South.

 

But I doubt anyone outside of the planning and execution circles really knows. And the police certainly have no clue at all.

 

Winnie

 

Payback... for Bike for Mom Day.

So, who did Bike for Mom day target ? 

Whoever it was it will be twisted beyond recognition by the time we know anything about it anyway.

1 hour ago, Siripon said:

Another possibility to consider is the bombs  were a combination of southern separatists and the clique currently counting the desert sand. The separatists have the know how, and know the territory. The camel riders have the money. Both hate each other but my enemy's enemy is my friend, especially when i have my back against the wall or the sand dune.

 

Oh dear.....

2 hours ago, atyclb said:

the military has moved in on territories turfs that have historically been controlled by police. massage businesses just as one example and not limited to tourist areas but thai only suburban places. police are hurting as the gravy train is dissipating. discrediting and clearing military control would return previous benefits to police.

 

A series of bomb attacks is hardly going to clear military control though, is it?  More likely it gives them reason to remain in control due to this added level of danger.  If it was the police then they must have given this about as much thought as you did.

13 hours ago, NongKhaiKid said:

Just imagine the situation where the BIB and military actually identify the bombers,   the real ones,    and they prove to be not what's wanted for the junta's purposes.

Decisions, decisions  !

And what if it is supported for their purposes and what many others suspect?

The BKK Post has an article posted to their website today that talks who authorities believe is responsible for the bomb attacks.

 

Can't link or quote here, but basically, it's quoting various police officials as saying the bombs were the work of disgruntled Thai political parties, NOT Southern insurgents. And that the scheme was headed by a "mastermind" and organized by "a network of politicians" who are against the current government.

 

All code phrases for guess who?  And then, separately, there a different article with PT spokesman Noppadon denying they had anything to do with the bombings, and threatening to sue anyone claiming that Thaksin was involved.

 

Have no idea if the police claims have any credibility, considering the source. But that's what they're now saying publicly... Hmmm.....

 

Edited August 14, 20169 yr by TallGuyJohninBKK

7 hours ago, Shawn0000 said:

 

At the time it was written it was about 800, it answers one of your questions, where are they held, which is on military bases.  I have no idea why you think no one missed them, especially considering the press attention some of their family members received, perhaps you don't really follow the news and just make assumptions based on what you don't know about.  As for your final comment, I don't think anyone thinks that half of Isaan are extremists just because they once chose a party that has an extremist element amongst its membership, perhaps you also think the same of the voters of the other party who also clearly had a murderous extremist element amongst their supporters?

 

So if 800 (or whatever large number) are imprisoned on military bases - why did they forget Nattawut and Jatuporn?

12 hours ago, brucegoniners said:

It's Thaksin's people. Plain and simple.

I wouldn't say plain and simple. But I can see their handwriting.

many small but bloody attacks against the Suthep people and during the 2010 failed Thaksin Coup.

- and never claiming responsibility. But it was clear where it came from - the Yinglick red shirt government ( (which used all legal and illegal tricks to whitewash the criminal  and bring him back to Thailand) did nothing to stop them.

Edited August 14, 20169 yr by sweatalot

22 hours ago, kevc said:

Their that much of a coward (planting bombs and running) that their even scared to admit they done it, whoever they are.

 

Silly. This isn't 3rd-grade school.

 

Winnie

9 hours ago, sweatalot said:

I wouldn't say plain and simple. But I can see their handwriting.

many small but bloody attacks against the Suthep people and during the 2010 failed Thaksin Coup.

- and never claiming responsibility. But it was clear where it came from - the Yinglick red shirt government ( (which used all legal and illegal tricks to whitewash the criminal  and bring him back to Thailand) did nothing to stop them.

 

Careful lad, your bias and preconceptions are showing...

 

Winnie

37 minutes ago, Winniedapu said:

 

Careful lad, your bias and preconceptions are showing...

 

Winnie

just facts and experience - look at yxour own preconceptions and bias

 

Too much to ask I know but as an old saying goes   "  say nothing 'till you know more.  "

Let's wait until arrests are made etc and as the official story unfolds we might get a flavour of the truth or otherwise and if the evidence produced isn't being confused with the actual facts.

On 14 August 2016 at 8:16 AM, Caps said:

I find it strange that no one has yet claimed responsibility.  As it seems to be the norm nowadays (claiming).   I think if it was ISIS they would have said by now 

Come on, who has been planting bombs and never claimed responsibility, even denying before being accused? Need I say more?