Members Lucky Posted January 13, 2012 Members Posted January 13, 2012 The NY Times is reporting Friday that the American embassy in Bangkok has, since the new year, been investigating threats of terrorism against Americans in Bangkok. One arrest has been made, but only on immigration violations, as there was not sufficient evidence of the terrorism involvement by the arrested person. "Foreigners" are allegedly involved in the terrorism threat, presumably as opposed to Thai involvement. Americans are particularly at risk in areas of high tourism. One American reached by MER News stated that he is lucky to have avoided planned attacks against United Airlines planes in 1993, but does not wish to push his luck. The American, who requested that his name be withheld, remains in Bangkok. CNN is also reporting the threat. Quote
Members firecat691614502759 Posted January 13, 2012 Members Posted January 13, 2012 The NY Times is reporting Friday that the American embassy in Bangkok has, since the new year, been investigating threats of terrorism against Americans in Bangkok. One arrest has been made, but only on immigration violations, as there was not sufficient evidence of the terrorism involvement by the arrested person. "Foreigners" are allegedly involved in the terrorism threat, presumably as opposed to Thai involvement. Americans are particularly at risk in areas of high tourism. One American reached by MER News stated that he is lucky to have avoided planned attacks against United Airlines planes in 1993, but does not wish to push his luck. The American, who requested that his name be withheld, remains in Bangkok. CNN is also reporting the threat. We are targets anywhere we go Those scum are everywhere. Can't live your life worrying about it. Be cautious and do the things you always do!! Quote
Members Lucky Posted January 14, 2012 Author Members Posted January 14, 2012 What was a big story last night seems downgraded today, with not much to be fiound. Oh, well. Quote
Members Lucky Posted January 24, 2012 Author Members Posted January 24, 2012 I added a post about this in the Pub, where we talk about the Renaissance hotel. It's security checks made clear that the Thai government's insistence that there was no threat were pretty hollow. The Thai government was clearly pissed that the US issued the warning, and shortly thereafter, they recognized Palestine, perhaps in retaliation. Quote
