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Tight security at risk areas in Bangkok

Stringent security measures have been in place in risk areas of Bangkok, particularly at the embassy of Israel, Khao San road and Sukhumvit Soi 22 in Bangkok, police chief Priewpan Damapong said on Saturday.

Pol Gen Priewpan said he had ordered the crime suppression division, metropolitan police and tourist police to ensure peace and order in these risk points.

He said people should not panic because police are capable of keeping the situation under control.

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  • Discussion 2 : 14/01/2012 at 02:16 PM2

    Soi 22? Guarding a handful of beer bars? Why not Nana Plaza, PatPong, Soi Cowboy?

  • Discussion 1 : 14/01/2012 at 12:42 PM1

    Deputy Prime Minister for security affairs Chalerm Yubamrung said police have control of the situation and urged the public not to panic.

    Ha ha ha! That is the best joke of the day!

    Yeah coz they did so well in the past!

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