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Iranian bombs himself [Bangkok, near embassy row]
Bangkok Post ^
| 2-14-12
Posted on 02/14/2012 5:13:52 AM PST by SJackson
An Iranian man was severely injured when he threw a bomb at police that hit a tree and bounced back towards him and exploded in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon, reports said.
Two bombs went off on Sukhumvit 71 road, injuring five people, including an Iranian man, the reports said.
According to a television news report, an Iranian man carrying a black bag hurled the first bomb at a taxi after the driver refused to accept him as a passenger. The cab driver was among the injured, reports said.
When police arrived at the scene, the foreigner then threw a second bomb at them, but it hit a tree and bounced back towards him and exploded. He lost both of his legs in the blast, the report said.
Klong Ton police said the explosions occurred about 2pm outside Kasempithaya School in Soi Pridiphanomyong 31-33.
Police were investigating and had temporarily closed Klong Ton and Phra Khanong intersections.
Initially, police were unsure whether there were explosives in the black bag.
The injured Iranian was later rushed to Kluaynamthai Hospital.
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:13:54 AM PST
by
SJackson
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:14:24 AM PST
by
SJackson
(The Pilgrims Doing the jobs Native Americans wouldn't do !)
To: alieno nomine; angkor; Brian Allen; bsariwat; Central Scrutiniser; colorado tanker; expat1000; ...
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:17:38 AM PST
by
ASA Vet
(Natural-born citizens, are those born in the country, of parents who are citizens. De Vattel)
To: SJackson
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:18:54 AM PST
by
Lazamataz
(Yes, I am THAT Conservative.)
To: SJackson
Suicide bombers don’t have to pass an IQ test.
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:21:23 AM PST
by
AU72
To: SJackson
Well, the Iranian terrorists are now 0-3. They’re not looking so deadly...
To: Old Teufel Hunden
Bangkok... If it can happen there, it can happen in Tokyo. I am feeling very grim right now.
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:29:32 AM PST
by
Ronin
(VOTE NEWT! He's Not Romney! Huh? He did?? Scratch that! GO SANTORUM!!!)
To: SJackson
When police arrived at the scene, the foreigner then threw a second bomb at them, but it hit a tree and bounced back towards him and exploded. He lost both of his legs in the blast, the report said. When it comes to his trial, he won't have a leg to stand on.
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:29:55 AM PST
by
Rummyfan
(Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
To: SJackson
They ought to try this in Vietnam and see what happens.
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:30:21 AM PST
by
onedoug
To: SJackson
The few times I was sent to Thailand, the intelligence types always briefed us to stay away from Government buildings.
To: SJackson
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:33:01 AM PST
by
McBuff
To: Lazamataz
yes.....Thailand!
...this time....
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:34:29 AM PST
by
Tainan
(Cogito, ergo conservatus sum)
To: Lazamataz
I'll call my fiancee Yingluk to ask what she's going to do about this type of attack.
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:39:52 AM PST
by
ASA Vet
(Natural-born citizens, are those born in the country, of parents who are citizens. De Vattel)
To: Rummyfan
When it comes to his trial, he won't have a leg to stand on. Yes, but it makes him easy to catch.
Short chase.
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:41:18 AM PST
by
MARTIAL MONK
(I'm waiting for the POP!)
To: SJackson
Another well-trained Muslim scholar bites the dust, literally.
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:45:55 AM PST
by
norwaypinesavage
(Galileo: In science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of one individual)
To: norwaypinesavage
Fotunately not trained quite well enough
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:54:46 AM PST
by
SJackson
(The Pilgrims Doing the jobs Native Americans wouldn't do !)
To: SJackson
Ahhhh.....one of those undercover tree disguises. Was Clouseau there?
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posted on
02/14/2012 5:57:33 AM PST
by
blueunicorn6
("A crack shot and a good dancer")
To: ASA Vet
you mean MY fiance Yingluk?
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posted on
02/14/2012 6:03:32 AM PST
by
Mr. K
(Were the Soviet-Era propogandists as gleefully willing as our Lame-stream Media?)
To: Mr. K
When I fly over to see her next month, I’ll ask her about that.
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posted on
02/14/2012 6:05:54 AM PST
by
ASA Vet
(Natural-born citizens, are those born in the country, of parents who are citizens. De Vattel)
To: SJackson
I would have given anything to see the look on his face as the bag bounced back to him.
Please let there be video surveliance
I was in Thailand on Sukumvit road for work and I have been right there where this happened. Worst traffic jam i have even been in in my life (the kings son was getting married or something)
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posted on
02/14/2012 6:09:41 AM PST
by
Mr. K
(Were the Soviet-Era propogandists as gleefully willing as our Lame-stream Media?)
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