"We are on top of everything" say Thai police amid heightened security threat

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"We are on top of everything" say Thai police amid heightened security threat

 

Image: Manager Online

 

BANGKOK: -- Police have said that they are on top of matters after reports of possible bomb attacks in Bangkok and the surrounding province.

 

Deputy police chief Srivara Rangsibhramanakul played down reports coming from Australian security services and the Australian embassy that the capital would be targeted with car bombs in the October 25 - 30 period, reports Manager Online.

 

Srivara said that news of this nature was "normal" and that it happens "all over the world". Security personnel would be as vigilant as ever in ensuring the safety of the capital.

 

However, he did consider the threat credible enough to call together a large gathering of representatives from city and regional police to the National Police HQ yesterday afternoon to discuss the matter and check readiness of the forces.

 

Speaking after the meeting he said that nowhere in particular was being protected, everywhere was under the watch of the security forces as normal - but he conceded that tourist sites, embassies and key installations would be subject to added security.

 

He referenced those responsible for the outrages in seven provinces in August could be behind new threats. The bombers remain at large.

 

He said that security forces expect trouble in the far south in the three border provinces when the anniversary of the establishment of the insurgent group the BRN (Barisan Revolusi Nasional) is marked.

 

Source:  Manager Online

 

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[Bluespunk]

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

"We are on top of everything" say Thai police amid heightened security threat

 

That's what is worrying.

[NongKhaiKid]

On top of everything ?    

Yes right, if you say so now try it again but this time with conviction and sincerity !

While you're at it try getting senior officers to read from the same page because conflicting statements do nothing for public confidence.

[wxpwzrd]

Want the police to "be on top of it?" - Offer a reward.

[Laughing Gravy]

I feel better for knowing, as I am sure many here are also. I will be able to get a good nights sleep then.

 

[DM07]

He means "we have our head so far up in the clouds..."!

[NongKhaiKid]

He looks decidedly uncomfortable, is he trying not to burst into laughter /

[phycokiller]

the possible future bombers remain at large? Im sure they will if they actually let off a bomb as will, based on the history of the polices inability to catch bombers. but dont worry, they always know who they are even if they can never find them

[jamesbrock]

52 minutes ago, webfact said:

Speaking after the meeting he said that nowhere in particular was being protected

 

Considering the past efforts of the security forces, I'd go as far to say that nowhere at all was being "protected"

[worgeordie]

I thought the Memo was not to be taken seriously,

everything has to be downplayed for the sake of

tourism. 

regards worgeordie

[poohy]

that nowhere in particular was being protected,

 

That's more like it!

[shirtless]

His quotes has been used out of context he was refering to the police soi cowboy visit , yes they were all over everthing there ( except the policework.

[Caveat Emptor]

2 hours ago, NongKhaiKid said:

He looks decidedly uncomfortable, is he trying not to burst into laughter /

Yes he does look uncomfortable but why as Thai officials are so used to telling bare farced porkies that it shouldn't be an effort.

[GaryAdriaenssens]

Better get yourself a helmet and bulletproof vest. Just in case.....

 

[garywim]

As usual from Thai Police, never very convincing-even they cannot convince themselves,

So everything is as normal.

[klauskunkel]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

"We are on top of everything" say Thai police amid heightened security threat

 

That's the best place to be. Right on top of it.

[Lupatria]

I would blame exactly this mindset for all cases that went terribly wrong while in their hands, from Koh Tao to an official committing suicide in police custody after inflicting several injuries to himself 

[Wiggy]

The only thing they are on top of are their mia nois!

[Sphere]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The bombers remain at large.

 

They can't come out of "large"....because the police are on top of that.

[grumbleweed]

So on top of it they needed a foreign embassy to give them the heads up

[sujoop]

Don't think for a moment that the Mothers Day blasts were 'organised' by Southern Militants. Rather, an offshoot likely contracted to make it appear a BRN or Southern Militant op. Previous Samui mall and Erawan blasts also look extremely suspect. Rank and file 'red tomato' police always go for a simple deflecting patsy.
 

Now, with a long dreaded transition looming as well as a big money confiscation looming, someone has at least 35.7 billion reasons and a last chance opportunity to pull out all the stops
 

Recommend all look out for signs of a prominent desert desperado's family & relatives  jetting off on sudden overseas shopping trips again... Meanwhile, also recommend avoiding high traffic areas and popular tourist venues.

 

 

[IamNoone88]

Time will tell.

[bluebluewater]

Yes indeedy - you have got to get up pretty early in the morning to get ahead of these guys

[elgordo38]

He is correct in saying these threats happen everywhere else in the world. For some reason I do not derive the same level of comfort as I would in my home country (I am opening a can of worms by making this statement no doubt)

[elgordo38]

Yes a reward would be like a treasure hunt for sure. With the pressure of a monetary reward I am sure they can look back in the cooler and dust off a couple of Burmese languishing there for just such a purpose. Isn't the BIB motto "Always be prepared?"

[carstenp]

http://bangkokjack.com/2016/10/11/ten-arrested-following-car-bomb-warning-video-raid/

 

10 arrested Good job

[elgordo38]

56 minutes ago, bluebluewater said:

Yes indeedy - you have got to get up pretty early in the morning to get ahead of these guys

If I can get up at 2.00 a.m. and line up at immigration for my visa extension I am sure I can beat these guys out of the sack even at my ripe old age. 

[jamesbrock]

15 minutes ago, carstenp said:

http://bangkokjack.com/2016/10/11/ten-arrested-following-car-bomb-warning-video-raid/

 

10 arrested Good job

 

Yep very convenient...

 

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adding the 10 suspects already have arrest warrants and criminal records.

 

Another source said:

 

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Some of the suspects apprehended already have been on the wanted list of security authorities for national security threat.

 

So, a day after receiving a specific threat, they can suddenly arrest 10 people with outstanding arrest warrants? They knew the exact location of 10 people with outstanding arrest warrant that could possibly undertake large scale terrorist bombings?

 

Good job indeed. 

[sahibji]

i hope this is not a case of over confidence. no one can ever be prepared for acts of terrorism as they can come in so many different unexpected forms. being prepared is good. overconfidence may be the downfall.

[sahibji]

6 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

That's what is worrying.

no one can be fully prepared leave alone on top of things.