Yutthasak: No tolerance for terrorists

Published: 23/02/2012 at 01:14 PM
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Thailand needs to make it clear to the world that it will not tolerate any acts of terrorism, Deputy Prime Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa said Thursday.

Gen Yutthasak said that a high level of vigilance and a serious approach to combating terrorism would deter terrorist from committing violence in Thailand."If they know that we are serious, they will not be coming to Thailand, but if we are slack they will be inclined to come. Therefore we must make it clear."Gew said terrorism has now replaced the Cold War in global conflict."We have to adapt our strategy in order to prepare for any possible situation," he said.He said that security measures must be implemented in a way that does not alienate either side in the conflict, but must also stern so that no one would try to take advantage of any security lapse.Asked about the newly formed intelligence team, Gen Yutthasak said it is needed and it would help integrate ...

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Ian Wensor
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Discussion 4 : 24/02/2012 at 09:45 AM4
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It amazes me what people like Gen Yutthasak will say to impress others. They tend to air knowledge about problems about which they often know little much less have the means to control them. It's a bit like Yingluck having the gall to tell us how to eliminate graft, corruption and rorting that's having such a devastating effect on the tourist industry and wrecking the economy.
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Discussion 3 : 24/02/2012 at 12:58 AM3
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What about no tolerance for corruption Mr General? As it is now, Thailand is a real heaven for terrorists.
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Discussion 2 : 23/02/2012 at 04:17 PM2
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nice policy and nice boasting! but prove it... they are coming across the southern border unchecked on a daily basis and have been for years.
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Discussion 1 : 23/02/2012 at 03:23 PM1
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I thought the General said they weren't any terrorists in Thailand and the three Iranians only committed a "criminal act".
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