“Terror craftsmen.” This is their life’s work, you see. Their craft. They take pride in devising new ways to sow death and destruction. And when they succeed, they have the satisfaction of having pleased their god. Thai Jihad Update: “Security forces on alert in light of ‘fish can bombs’ threats,” from TNA English News, with thanks to Twostellas:
BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – Now that ‘terror craftsmen’ have added a new product to their catalogue of explosives, security forces in Thailand’s deep South have added another level of vigilence, now needing to be alert to ‘fish can bomb’ threats as well as other concerns.
Responding to reports that southern insurgents are now making small bombs packed in fish cans for their operations, Interior Minister Kongsak Wanthana said Sunday that local agencies have been alerted to the threats….
Following Saturday’s bombing the Thepha district railway station in Songkhla, Marshal Kongsak said security was ordered intensified in four Songkhla districts adjacent to the tier of southern border provinces where violence is taking place.
Security was also being stepped up at temples for Buddhist Lent on Tuesday when a large number of local residents are expected to attend in order to make merit, Marshal Kongsak said.