Suicide bombings are a 'wake-up call'

Thursday's suicide bombing attacks in Jakarta were a wake-up
 call for security officials in Southeast Asia to work more closely
 in sharing intelligence and information on Islamic State (IS)
fighters, the secretary-general of Thailand's National Security
 Council says.

Gen Thawip Netniyom said that the bombings in Indonesia
should be considered a major threat to national security.

 Shortly after the incident, Jakarta's police chief Tito Karnavian

 told reporters that the IS was definitely behind the attacks and

he named Indonesian militant Bahrun Naim as the mastermind.

 Indonesian police said they believe Naim is fighting with IS

 in the Syrian city of Raqqa.

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Gen Thawip said Thai authorities normally work closely

with Indonesia. However, only general movements of the IS

 group in the region were reported before the incident, with

reports indicating that some IS militants are planning to form

factions in countries in the region.

Special Branch commanders ordered more than a dozen police

 to clear pedestrians and reinforce the normally light security

 at the Indonesian embassy on Petchaburi Road in the

 Pratunam shopping area. (EPA photo)

 

The attacks further underscore that intelligence agencies in

each country, including Thailand, need to improve on collecting

 information which plays a pivotal role in tracking perpetrators,

 Gen Thawip added.

The attacks in Jakarta, which killed seven people and injured 23

 others, have also raised serious concerns over safety in

Thailand.

 

National police spokesman Detnarong Sutthichanbancha said

 police have been instructed to step up security measures at

 embassies, especially the Indonesian embassy in Bangkok,

 and at border checkpoints nationwide.

 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Foreign Minister Don

Pramudwinai conveyed their condolences to Indonesia's President

 Joko Widodo in a tribute to the victims of the suicide attacks.

 The statements also condemned the assailants for their

heinous acts.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Sek Wannamethee said no Thais

 were affected by the attacks.

The Thai embassy will also work closely with the Indonesian

 government to remain updated on the situation, he said.

Thai business operators in Indonesia also increased security efforts. Chaiyarit Anuchitworawong, executive vice-president of

 Bangkok Bank, said the attacks occurred near its branch in

central Jakarta but there was no impact on either clients or staff;

 however, security has been stepped up. Mr Chaiyarit said the

 bank is ready to immediately adopt a contingency plan

 if necessary.

"Almost all of our staff there are local people, they were in a

panic at the beginning but after our officers kept the situation

 under control, they were feeling better but we have to

 remain cautious. We still have no idea what will happen,"

 said Mr Chaiyarit.

Chemical producer Covestro (Thailand) said it is sticking to

a plan to open a laboratory next year despite the intended site

being located only a kilometre from the scene of the attack.

News,Security,Bangkok Post, 15 January 2016.

 

R.I.P for all died in the suicide bombing attracted.

Hope with cooperation among the regions and all over

the world we can stop the terrorist.

 

Sincerely Yours.