Bangkok police on terror alert

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Published: 23/01/2012 at 06:01 AM
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Police are on 24-hour security watch at tourist locations and places of foreign interest in Bangkok as officers investigate supposed links between an arrested Lebanese man and terrorist plots.

Policewomen in traditional Chinese attire search the bag of a visitor to the Yaowarat area where Chinese New Year celebrations are being held. About 20 policewomen in traditional attire joined 50 other officers on patrol in the area Sunday. (Photo by Patipat Janthong) Security has been heightened at various locations including Khao San Road, commercial areas of Sukhumvit Road, the Israeli embassy and the American School of Bangkok in Soi Sukhumvit 49/3.Pol Maj Gen Supisarn Pakdinarunart, chief of the Crime Suppression Division, said officers were patrolling the areas around the...

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MarkmBha
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Discussion 16 : 23/01/2012 at 12:55 PM16
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I agree with bkkmatt.
Embassies have droped their warnings; yet Bangkok police are on 'terror alert'.
Why?
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Jock
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Discussion 15 : 23/01/2012 at 12:37 PM15
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Nice touch, like it! Despite some of the cynics on the forum.
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Discussion 14 : 23/01/2012 at 11:22 AM14
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Wow, this policewomen looks very pretty in this tradtional chinese chongsam. To all those stupid and fools out there, Police are not creating any panic, and act tactfully for the whole situation.
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john49
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Discussion 13 : 23/01/2012 at 10:53 AM13
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The heading reads 'Bangkok Police On Terror Alert' but the government is not. This government doesn't even think there is a problem as the terrorists only come here for a holiday and they are only part of the tourist economy. This government even admonish foreign governments for posting terror alerts to inform their citizens of the possible danger.
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Discussion 12 : 23/01/2012 at 10:35 AM12
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I wonder what they are looking for in ladies little handbags???
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Discussion 11 : 23/01/2012 at 10:20 AM11
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The government and the police are handling the situation tactfully so as not to arouse a panic amongst the public.
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Discussion 10 : 23/01/2012 at 09:37 AM10
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first I am puzzeled, Chinese don't wear such cloths this time of the year. I know I am living in China.. 2nd let's advertise were the searches are going on then the terrorists or potential terrorists will have forewarn knowledge of what to look for, and 3rd isn't the one on the left a boy ? oh my god !
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Discussion 9 : 23/01/2012 at 08:22 AM9
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Is Terrorism finally more important than tourism dollars?
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upena
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Discussion 8 : 23/01/2012 at 07:59 AM8
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All just a show for the Chinese Government since they lifted their travel advisory.
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Discussion 7 : 23/01/2012 at 07:47 AM7
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Hi, great precautionary steps by the Thai Police. Appreciate their gesture to keep it a low-profile in the festive sensitiveness -- hats off to the dress idea of the friendly police !!
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