Police link National Theatre bombing to 2007 New Year attacks

By The Nation

 

 

Police have checked security camera footage taken in the vicinity of the National Theatre in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district in the investigation to find the culprits behind the small bomb blast earlier this week, deputy national police chief Pol General Srivara Ransibrahmanakul said on Thursday.

 

The investigation into the bomb explosion on Monday night would be conducted thoroughly, he said.

 

“We are investigating a total of 14 security cameras in the area to find the culprits. We have obtained something that cannot be revealed.”

 

He did say there were signs and some evidence that the May 5 incident could be linked to a January 1, 2007 blast in which three people were killed and many others injured.

 

However, he declined to say whether the recent blast was politically motivated.

 

An initial investigation by police concluded that the bombing was meant to cause a disruption, not kill people.

 

Srivara also referred to a bomb attack on April 5 in front of the old building of the Government Lottery Office, saying the investigation had progressed but he could not say when arrest warrants could be issued.

 

He said police investigation teams had done their best to apprehend the culprits in both cases.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30315609

 

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19 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

“We are investigating a total of 14 security cameras in the area to find the culprits. We have obtained something that cannot be revealed.”

Wrong software again...

Edited May 18, 20179 yr by Bluespunk

Ko Tee written all over it. The ping pong bomb godfather is waging war on Thailand again.

'We have obtained something that cannot be revealed'

 

Terrorists, it's time to hand yourselves in. These pros clearly have you bang to rights. Damn! They're good.

Aww go on, how many syllables?

Why do the BiB always sacrifice the element of surprise in their investigations for the short term glory of a press conference?

 

One of the first rules of criminal investigation is not to reveal any evidence you have until the suspects are arrested, as then you can use facts during the interview to determine the likely guilt or innocence of the suspects.

 

Also, suspects are less likely to flee or destroy other evidence like clothing if they don't know at what stage the investigation is.

 

Someone needs to go back to detective school, I think.

So many bombs, so little progress.

 

What about the Siam BTS bomb(s) on Feb. 1, 2015? Minburi 2014? Nonthaburi 2010?

Why do the BiB always sacrifice the element of surprise in their investigations for the short term glory of a press conference?
 
One of the first rules of criminal investigation is not to reveal any evidence you have until the suspects are arrested, as then you can use facts during the interview to determine the likely guilt or innocence of the suspects.
 
Also, suspects are less likely to flee or destroy other evidence like clothing if they don't know at what stage the investigation is.
 
Someone needs to go back to detective school, I think.

"Go back"?

Never been there in the first place.

This sott of incompetent bumbling grandstanding, which would make Inspector Cleuseau look competent, is a result of allowing the purchase of rank and appointments.

4 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

Why do the BiB always sacrifice the element of surprise in their investigations for the short term glory of a press conference?

 

One of the first rules of criminal investigation is not to reveal any evidence you have until the suspects are arrested, as then you can use facts during the interview to determine the likely guilt or innocence of the suspects.

 

Also, suspects are less likely to flee or destroy other evidence like clothing if they don't know at what stage the investigation is.

 

Someone needs to go back to detective school, I think.

I think they believe it will show the people how well they are doing their job when more often than not it shows just the opposite! I know if I ever commented to the press or public about an ongoing investigation, I would have "earned" at least 10 days "on the beach"(law enforcement speak for SUSPENSION....without pay!)