limbo Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Yaoworat had an explosion as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chlp Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Heard the one at Victory Monument, thought it was building construction noise. Got off at the previous station just 30 minutes earlier. I can still hear police sirens, amplified announcements, etc. Surprisingly, no statements as to who the perpetrators might be. Any guesses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Yes thats a bit surprising I'd agree? I'd say its either the southern insurgents or political opponents to the coup makers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Nation Update2: Seven Bombs Kill Three in Bangkok Seven explosives went off almost simultaneously in Bangkok, killing three and injuring at least 20 people, as the revellers were about to start celebrating the New Year's eve. Two people were killed and 20 injured at the Victory Monument when a powerful bomb went off near a bus station at about 6.30 pm. The bomb ripped through the bus stops, shattered windows at the nearby restaurant and sending debris in all directions. At least one person was killed near the Klong Toei area near the Na Ranong intersection, around the same time, a bomb hidden in a trash can near a Chinese spirit shrine exploded and injured three pedestrians. The explosion caused a secondary explosion to a number of cookinggas cylinders that were situated nearby. One person was seriously injured near the Big C supermarket at the Sapan Kwai branch where witnesses saw a man dropped a grenade from a pedestrian bridge onto the police box. Residue of C4 and TNT were found at the scene, an iTV reporter said, quoting an unnamed military source. At the Seacon Square Shopping Mall, a loud explosion went off at the parking space, creating a panic but no injury. Authorities ordered all shoppers, about 10,000 at the time, to evacuate the mall, one of Bangkok largest, and all shops to close down for business. A police box at the entrance of Sukhumvit Road, Soi 62 was also hit with a bomb. No injury was reported. Another police box was hit near the Khae Rai intersection in Nonthaburi province just north of Bangkok with a bomb but not injury reported said Police spokesman Pol General Ajiravid Subarnbhesaj said. A bomb went off in the compound of the Tesco Lotus Supermarket at the Prachachuen branch. Soldiers were dispatched to some of the sites where the bombs went off, while other major shopping complex, including the Central Chidlom and Siam Paragon department stores, closed its door earlier. Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Wallop Suwandee, announced that all the events designated for the New Year's even countdown celebration have been cancelled. Government's spokesman Yongyuth Malyalarp urged the public to remain calm, adding that police officers have been instructed to stay on high alert, including areas where high concentration of people are expected to take part in the New Year's count down. "Police reinforcement have been sent to various areas in the city. We urged the public to remain calm, continue with the celebration but at the same time keep a look out for any irregularities," Yongyuth said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomick Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Headlines now appearing on bbc news24 and cnn, but not much info yet or photo's, officials still say they have no idea who is responsible but they are not looking at external sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Depends I guess...on who claims it, what can be proven and who "they" want it to be for their purposes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 One of the bombs was on Sukhumvit while last one in china town according: http://www.scandasia.com/viewNews.php?news_id=2972&coun_code=dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 PM urges people to refrain from joining crowded celebrations: PM asks people to avoid crowded parties Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont has asked people to refrain from joining crowded new year party following at least seven bomb attacks in Bangkok. Thai New Agency quoted Surayud as asking people wishing to join new year party on Sunday night to avoid crowded areas. The premier has ordered all security officers; police and soldiers, to reinforce in many areas in Bangkok. He ordered crime scene inspectors to collect all evidences from the attack scenes in order to know which groups mastermind the attacks. Seven explosives went off almost simultaneously in Bangkok, killing three and injuring at least 20 people, as the revellers were about to start celebrating the New Year's eve. Two people were killed and 20 injured at the Victory Monument when a powerful bomb went off near a bus station at about 6.30 pm. The bomb ripped through the bus stops, shattered windows at the nearby restaurant and sending debris in all directions. At least one person was killed near the Klong Toei area near the Na Ranong intersection, around the same time, a bomb hidden in a trash can near a Chinese spirit shrine exploded and injured three pedestrians. The explosion caused a secondary explosion to a number of cookinggas cylinders that were situated nearby. One person was seriously injured near the Big C supermarket at the Sapan Kwai branch where witnesses saw a man dropped a grenade from a pedestrian bridge onto the police box. Residue of C4 and TNT were found at the scene, an iTV reporter said, quoting an unnamed military source. At the Seacon Square Shopping Mall, a loud explosion went off at the parking space, creating a panic but no injury. Authorities ordered all shoppers, about 10,000 at the time, to evacuate the mall, one of Bangkok largest, and all shops to close down for business. A police box at the entrance of Sukhumvit Road, Soi 62 was also hit with a bomb. No injury was reported. Another police box was hit near the Khae Rai intersection in Nonthaburi province just north of Bangkok with a bomb but not injury reported said Police spokesman Pol General Ajiravid Subarnbhesaj said. A bomb went off in the compound of the Tesco Lotus Supermarket at the Prachachuen branch. Soldiers were dispatched to some of the sites where the bombs went off, while other major shopping complex, including the Central Chidlom and Siam Paragon department stores, closed its door earlier. Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Wallop Suwandee, announced that all the events designated for the New Year's even countdown celebration have been cancelled. Government's spokesman Yongyuth Malyalarp urged the public to remain calm, adding that police officers have been instructed to stay on high alert, including areas where high concentration of people are expected to take part in the New Year's count down. "Police reinforcement have been sent to various areas in the city. We urged the public to remain calm, continue with the celebration but at the same time keep a look out for any irregularities," Yongyuth said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Now from the post as well slightly different angle & speculations: BOMB ATTACKS REPORTED IN BANGKOK (BangkokPost.com) A number of bombs or grenades have exploded in Bangkok early on New Year's Eve, wounding dozens of people in at least two places. At least three people were reported killed. Early reports said there were six explosions in various parts of the capital. Two were reported near the Klong Toey market, and near the Victory Monument. TV reports said there was a large explosive device in the Saphan Kwai area of Bangkok, where one person was reportedly killed. Unconfirmed reports telephoned to BangkokPost.com said there was a bombing at Seacon Square, the largest mall in Asia, in the east end of Bangkok. A fifth explosion was reported from Sukhumvit Soi 62, a major intersection with the capital's main expressway system. "There was no warning. It is quite shocking. We've got at least one child very seriously injured in my area and others are injured," said Police Maj-Gen Anand Srisiran, chief of Metropolitan Police District Five. Witnesses told police in some places that they saw people throwing what looked to be grenades shortly before they explosions. New Year's Eve parties were just kicking off when the bombs began going off shortly after sundown at 6 p.m. The coordinated attacks are unprecedented in Bangkok. However, political feelings have run high for more than a year, and there have been reports of political violence aimed against the military junta which ousted ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Sept 19 - primarily the suspected burning of schools. In addition, some intelligence sources had suggested in the past two weeks that Islamist extremists leading the southern insurgency might try to spread their attacks to the capital. They have never operated out of the deep South. The number and extent of casualties were unknown immediately after the explosions. Graphic footage shown on television showed damaged vehicles and blood-stained streets and pavements. Except for the insurgency in the four southernmost provinces, there has been no deadly political violence in Thailand for more than 14 years, when a popular protest overthrew the last military government. In that case, the violence and deaths were caused by the military government and armed forces. Martial law was lifted in Bangkok and surrounding provinces just a month ago, but the military is authorised to act when necessary. The coup passed its 100-day anniversary on Dec 28. The junta leader and army commander, Gen Sonthi Boonyaratkalin, is currently out of Thailand, on the Haj in Saudi Arabia, and will not return until Thursday. Officials said Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont might speak tonight to the press and the nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun004 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Surprisingly, no statements as to who the perpetrators might be. Any guesses? Guessing not allowed. Must inspect everybody, including elderly Norwegian grandmothers in wheelchairs. Cannot profile. Cannot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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