Julian2 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Seems to me the aim was to cause maximum confusion rather than maximum casualties. If they had put all the explosive used into a tuktuk and driven into Soi Cowboy or Nana Plaza, at midnight they would have killed hundreds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Not that i would put it past taksin or his supporters but the methodology used tells me its more apt to be southern issues or not-so bright terrorists.. If Mr. T wants to get even, he goes after the powers to be and the ones who caused his downfall, not the general public... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 The reason for the government overthrow was that Mr. T. plan civil disturbances in which some might get hurt or even die. If that was true, his desire to be #1 probably is still valid. I say it is Mr. T. and the ones getting blamed will be the Moslems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous_Dog Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 GREAT avatar Bangkok traveller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted January 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Latest from Nation speculates Thaksin as responsible while he himself denies "Surayud suspects "power losers" Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont has indicated domestic politics rather than the Muslim insurgency was behind the multiple bomb attacks before and after the New Year's countdown. A man injured from bomb attack was pronounced dead on Monday, becoming the third victim to have been killed in the attacks. Surayud's broadcast comment - that people whose vested interests were affected by the September 19 coup might have been behind the attacks _ heightened speculation surrounding remnants of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's deep-rooted influence. Surayud did not directly identify Thaksin or his allies as possible culprits. He only said those who lost power as a result of the military takeover may have been responsible. The remark left little doubt as to who he was referring to, though. And speculation was fuelled by reports that the coup leaders were trying to summon one of Thaksin's closest aides, Prommin Lertsuridej. Prommin was known to be trying to postpone the meeting. Sondhi Limthongkul, the key man behind the street protests against Thaksin prior to the September coup, has pointed his finger directly at the former prime minister. He was quoted in the Manager newspaper website that the bomb attacks were the latest in a series of systematic campaign to discredit the interim government and coupmakers. The media tycoon noted that the Bangkok attacks followed a series of political assaults on the credibility and integrity of Surayud and coup leader Sonthi Bunyaratglin. The Thai Rak Thai camp as well as Thaksin's personal lawyer have strongly denied involvement in the violence that cut short Bangkokians' New Year celebrations and dampened those elsewhere. The eight bombs that exploded across Bangkok on New Year's Eve and early Monday also wounded 38 people, including nine foreigners. "Based on the government's information and intelligence agencies, it was the work of people who lost power, but I cannot clearly say which group was behind it," Surayud told reporters. He was speaking after meeting chiefs of security organisations. "The perpetrators wanted to generate a negative political impact and make Thai people feel political instability," he said. The blasts that rocked the capital that was gearing up to celebrate the new year forced the cancellation of New Year's celebrations in Bangkok and other major cities. Surayud said he did not think the blasts were linked to the insurgency in the south, despite similarities between the Bangkok bombing methods and the near-daily attacks in the southernmost provinces. "It is very unlikely that it was linked to the southern violence, because it is much easier for the insurgents to mount an attack in the three southern provinces" than to target Bangkok," he said. "We are very sadden by what happened, because we had taken precautionary measures yet we failed to prevent this act of stabbing in the back. It could have also been an act copied from somewhere else," Surayud said. He thanked the private sector for reacting promptly and cooperating well with the authorities, saying that helped prevent greater casualties. Big shopping malls swiftly evacuated New Year's Eve shoppers and key New Year countdown events were cancelled. "It could have been much worse if certain decisions hadn't been made in time," Surayud said. Former Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai backed Sondhi's theory, saying Thaksin's network of supporters, both underground and in the government sector was more than capable of carrying out the attacks. "There are still many people who remain loyal to Thaksin. Some are politicians and others permanent state officials. And some of these people still have power because the interim government and the Council for National Security haven't tried to change their status," Chuan said." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Sounds like they're just going to throw mud around and see if some sticks anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 No, if it were the muslims the authorities have been sleeping, better to blame a new group and Thaksins friends are the perfect candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Right, and let the real culprits go on...TIT I guess...still no conclusive evidence either way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Zeppelin Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Remember Taksin held the Bangkok public in contempt for their support of PAD etc. Still, early days yet. Weâ??ll have to see what the investigation brings up (if anything). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted January 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Many seem to have only contempt for both former PM as well as current acting PM. Remember they're only people & can do only so much even if they wanted to do only the best for the general public & Thailand in general. Of course everyone also have other interests even the purest politician in the most respected country, but I actually think there'll be a answer eventually in this case it just takes some time... Remember the royal police is still the same guys doing their 'job' as under Thaksin ignoring a few reshuffles etc. Knowing some thai guys personally in raher high up in the police force I'd like to say they probably are doing their best under the conditions they have to work under Try to keep things a bit in perspective & not let all drown in curruption et all, but of course try to think a bit in thai ways HAPPY HAPPY 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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