Pundits castdoubts over Bangkok terror claims

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Pundits castdoubts over Bangkok terror claims

Published: 18/01/2012 at 02:02 AM
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Activists and academics have raised doubts over the credibility of terrorism threats in Thailand.

Palestine Solidarity Thailand chairman Stuart Ward said the recent commotion over the arrest of Lebanese terror suspect Hussein Atris at Suvarnabhumi airport last Thursday had led to suspicion and worry that this was a case of Islamophobia _ hatred or irrational fear of Islam or Muslims _ in this region.

"I'm tired of any plot to sabotage the ground we've gained in the understanding and support of Muslims worldwide towards the course of Palestine independence," Mr Ward said. "I think it is the US and its ally's propaganda [that has led to] people in this region growing doubtful of Muslims."

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bangmodken
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Discussion 4 : 18/01/2012 at 04:39 PM4
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From the US warning untill a suspect was arrested and fertilisers found just went very quick. Not exactly the hall mark of the Thai police. Something do smell a little fishy here.
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Discussion 3 : 18/01/2012 at 01:00 PM3
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The whole things smells of a public relations exercise to improve the image of Thailand (and the PT party) in helping the global terrorism program of the USA. Expect more Yankee dollars in the country's coffers soon.
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Discussion 2 : 18/01/2012 at 08:50 AM2
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Great job by the Thai police who eliminate a massive terror attack.
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Discussion 1 : 18/01/2012 at 08:03 AM1
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"Democrat spokesman Chavanond Intarakomalyasut said yesterday the police seizure of the bomb-making materials in Samut Sakhon was a police set-up.
.....it was actually police who rented the commercial building in the Mahachai area and the fertilisers and the ammonium nitrate had been kept there for quite some time."

Many people are trying very hard to trust what the DEM party said, but.....
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