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Bangkok Bomb Blast 17 August 2015.
Is #Phuket a #terrorist target?
South Thailand: Muslim Insurgency
You can expect more bombs to go off in South Thailand! And shootings…
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13 August 2016
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Malaysia News @Malaysia_Latest 5m5 minutes ago
theSundaily: Thai authorities hunt tourist town bombers
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HUA HIN, Thailand: Thai authorities on Saturday hunted for culprits behind a wave of bombings targeting popular holiday destinations, as businesses braced for the economic fallout from the attacks on the crucial tourism industry.
The kingdom was on edge after 11 small bombs exploded across five southern provinces Thursday night and Friday morning, killing four locals and wounding more than 30 people – including foreign tourists.
The bombs, most of them detonated in twin blasts, struck key tourism hubs during a long weekend, including the seaside resort town of Hua Hin and the island of Phuket.
No one has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attack, but police have ruled out international terrorism and said the campaign was an act of “local sabotage”.
“We are confident this was work of a network with a mastermind,” said deputy police commissioner Ponsapat Pongcharoen, adding that no arrests had been made.
“It’s still unclear what the motive is,” he said, stressing it was not connected to a simmering insurgency in Thailand’s south, as analysts have suggested.
If the Muslim rebels are to blame, it would mark a major expansion of a secessionist campaign that rarely targets foreigners.
It would also be a huge embarrassment to Thailand’s coup-installed military government, which has made boosting national security a flagship policy of its regime.
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PRI Verified account @PRI 15h15 hours ago
Mysterious bomb attacks just ripped through Thai tourist spots. Here are six key takeaways. http://s.pri.org/8i4PTXr
Mysterious bomb attacks just ripped through Thai tourist spots. Here are six key takeaways.
GlobalPost
August 12, 2016 · 1:00 PM EDT
By Patrick Winn
For more than 24 fretful hours in Thailand, it seemed the bombings would not stop.
Mysterious killers laid more more than a dozen bombs. The explosions spanned five provinces — some of them 400 miles apart — leaving at least four dead and dozens wounded.
Among the victims: a papaya salad seller, open-air market vendors and Western travelers pelted with shrapnel while drinking beer.
The attacks finally ended around noon local time on Friday. This is the queen of Thailand’s birthday — a national holiday now marred by bloodshed. Beach towns that would normally be buzzing with revelers have gone quiet.
The motivation behind this bombing spree remains murky. But there are a few conclusions that can be drawn from this attack, which has left Thailand’s military rulers scrambling to reassure citizens.
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Jose Reyes @NYY001 7h7 hours ago
Thailand Bomb Blasts Hit Tourist Spots, Killing at Least Four People
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mick yellow @my66 20h20 hours ago
How does a country already under military-rule have multiple bombings in tourist spots & how will Thai junta react?
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