A man thought to be Iranian blew his own legs off with a grenade on Tuesday after being refused a cab ride in Bangkok.
The man detonated three grenades in the capital’s Phrakhanong district, injuring three other people, Police Colonel Voravudh Thaweethakorn said.
The first explosion occurred in a shop house rented by the man around 2 p.m. (0700 GMT).
He then ran out to the street and attempted to hail a cab. When the taxis refused to stop for him, he hurled a grenade at one of them, injuring the driver and two pedestrians, Mr. Voravudh said.
The suspect fled but was tracked down by police. He threw another grenade at the officers when they tried to arrest him, but it bounced off a tree and blew up next to him, severing both legs.
A hotel bill in the man’s wallet bore the name Saeib Morabi. Hotel employees told police that he had registered as an Iranian national.
Keywords: Bangkok blast, Bangkok grenade blast, Bangkok bomber, Thai bomber
While it is natural to blame Iran for this attack, one cannot but suspect Israel to have handcrafted these to create a sympathy wave and a case for attacking Iran. There has been an instance where Israeli intelligence counterfreited passports and based on those entered the UAE and killed some spies. So, it is not quite an impossibility that Israel could have created this whole drama to only to further its own case. And if we see, the damage was very limited.....If it was done by Iran they would have attempted maximum damage.
India would have a tough choice to choose between Iran and Israel. Both are strategic partners. I do pity Iran having to resort to such ugly tactics considering it has been given such a poor deal by the Western super powers. The whole ideology of the West being to subdue Oil rich countries, sabotage their Govts so that oil companies like Shell and Texaco can run away with huge contracts - this ensures the Western world will not face any crisis in the near future when it comes to fuel.
West doesn't seem to be bothered with dictator Govts in North Korea or Zimbabwe which have zero deposits of Oil.India should continue to support Iran, but still hold close ties with Israel - a real though thing to do - I wonder who in our Govt has such capability to handle this.
No doubt that Iran is stepping up terror activities against Israeli targets. They are using the territory of friendly countries like India and Thailand as well as Georgia to carry out their this war. The world must stand up as one and condemn all terrorist countries. If possible take action against them.
Is this attack related to India & Gorgeia taregeting Israel nationals? Our govt should have to think whether to stand on Iran or Israel?
Iran is the best oil source comparing to all arab nations.
Israel is the one with the best world technology and our natural friend.
Lets see what will happen future.
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