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Tight security at Bangkok's high-risk spots after series of bombings
BANGKOK, Sept 28 -- The Cabinet on Tuesday ordered security agencies to intensify preventive and protective measures against violent incidents in the capital, particularly at nearly 500 risk-prone spots and ordered the installation of more closed-circuit television cameras on expressways, aiming to monitor crime.
Government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn said that the Cabinet agreed to apply three key security measures in 467 high-risk areas after acknowledging the report made by police on a series of explosive devices used in Bangkok.
The measures focus on preventing attacks and mapping the areas, training security personnel, pre-empting violent incidents by using intelligence and investigative reports, as well as cooperating with volunteers to warn the public about conditions and possible attacks.
Following a briefing by National Police Chief Pol Gen Wichean Potephosree and other senior police officers at the Cabinet meeting, 125 violent incidents have occurred across the country since March 12.
One hundred eight of the incidents took place in Bangkok. Seventy-two violent incidents occured during the anti-government protests while 36 others took place after political gatherings. About 20 cases are related to homemade bomb explosions.
"The Cabinet has urged agencies concerned to install additional [security] cameras to brace for the security threat, increasing from the 8,846 surveillance cameras already installed in Bangkok," the government spokesman said.
The Cabinet asked the police to cooperate with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on camera installation, aiming to standardise picture recording, and to cover all critical zones.
Moreover, the police have been instructed to ask private sector institutions to install surveillance cameras on high-rise buildings, flyovers and expressways to monitor crimes and to capture suspects, Mr Panitan said.
The Cabinet ordered the police to apply proactive measures and plan to pressure violence-related movements.
Regarding the arms-related cases, the police reported that the cases were being probed, searching for further evidence and suspects.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva urged the police to work closely with the public, in particular with civilian volunteers, and to inform them about related events.
During the past few weeks, a series of bombings took place in Bangkok where the Emergency Decree remains in place.
The incidents include the latest bomb at the Office of the Attorney General on Ratchadapisek Road Monday night and four others near the Nang Lerng horse race course (Royal Turf Club) on September 26, outside Santirat Wittayalai school on September 8 and at parking areas of a shopping mall and the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi.
The imposition of the emergency decree in seven provinces, including Bangkok, expires October 5 after being imposed in the capital and other provinces since April to maintain law and order amid political tension.
The special security law bans groups of over five persons from holding political gatherings--or face detention for 30 days without the need of being charged. (MCOT online news)
Government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn said that the Cabinet agreed to apply three key security measures in 467 high-risk areas after acknowledging the report made by police on a series of explosive devices used in Bangkok.
The measures focus on preventing attacks and mapping the areas, training security personnel, pre-empting violent incidents by using intelligence and investigative reports, as well as cooperating with volunteers to warn the public about conditions and possible attacks.
Following a briefing by National Police Chief Pol Gen Wichean Potephosree and other senior police officers at the Cabinet meeting, 125 violent incidents have occurred across the country since March 12.
One hundred eight of the incidents took place in Bangkok. Seventy-two violent incidents occured during the anti-government protests while 36 others took place after political gatherings. About 20 cases are related to homemade bomb explosions.
"The Cabinet has urged agencies concerned to install additional [security] cameras to brace for the security threat, increasing from the 8,846 surveillance cameras already installed in Bangkok," the government spokesman said.
The Cabinet asked the police to cooperate with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on camera installation, aiming to standardise picture recording, and to cover all critical zones.
Moreover, the police have been instructed to ask private sector institutions to install surveillance cameras on high-rise buildings, flyovers and expressways to monitor crimes and to capture suspects, Mr Panitan said.
The Cabinet ordered the police to apply proactive measures and plan to pressure violence-related movements.
Regarding the arms-related cases, the police reported that the cases were being probed, searching for further evidence and suspects.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva urged the police to work closely with the public, in particular with civilian volunteers, and to inform them about related events.
During the past few weeks, a series of bombings took place in Bangkok where the Emergency Decree remains in place.
The incidents include the latest bomb at the Office of the Attorney General on Ratchadapisek Road Monday night and four others near the Nang Lerng horse race course (Royal Turf Club) on September 26, outside Santirat Wittayalai school on September 8 and at parking areas of a shopping mall and the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi.
The imposition of the emergency decree in seven provinces, including Bangkok, expires October 5 after being imposed in the capital and other provinces since April to maintain law and order amid political tension.
The special security law bans groups of over five persons from holding political gatherings--or face detention for 30 days without the need of being charged. (MCOT online news)
