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| Latest Blast Blamed on Poor Intelligence Work |
| UPDATE : 30 July 2010 |
Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the work of intelligence agencies following the latest bombing incident in Soi Rang Nam, tapping the defense minister to oversee the task.
Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban commented this morning on the lifting of the state of emergency in six more provinces yesterday.
He said that the decision was based on a thorough analysis done by the Center for the Resolution of Emergency Situation, or CRES, but acknowledged that some disagreements were voiced by those who believe threats to internal security are still imminent.
On an explosion across from the King Power company in Soi Rang Nam late last night, Suthep expressed regret over the incident.
He called on the government's dissenters to cease such action as they are only hurting innocent civilians. Police have been tasked with looking into the attack.
The CRES, yesterday instructed the National Police Office to coordinate efforts among security forces across the country. The office may seek assistance from the military.
Suthep took the opportunity to express dissatisfaction over the work of government intelligence agencies, saying their work has been inefficient.
The deputy prime minister tapped Defense Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to step in to oversee the state's intelligence agencies in an effort to increase work efficiency.
He stressed that the government's intelligence arms, though diverse, must work together.
On the Rang Nam bombing, Prawit said there was not adequate information so far to point to the masterminds and the motive. Nonetheless, he affirmed his confidence in relevant agencies and their ability to resolve the matter.
Asked about the lifting of the state of emergency in six more provinces, the defense minister backed the prime minister's decision, but hinted that local officials can request that the special law be reinstated if unrest resurfaces.
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