Thailand bomb blasts target Phuket and Hua Hin tourist spotshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37046943Excerpt:
Who could be behind the attacks?
Police said they had detained some suspects but ruled out international terrorism.
"Initial investigations reveal that two types of bombs were used, which are fire bombs and improvised explosive devices, or IEDs," said Royal Thai Police Col Krisana Patanacharoen.
The bombings, he was quoted as saying by the Associated Press news agency, followed a "similar pattern used in the southern parts of the country".
The BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok says that if southern rebels are behind these attacks, it would mark a significant change of tactics. The 12-year conflict in the south has killed more than 6,000 people, but has never targeted tourists.
Security has been tightened in the tourist areas and at airports in southern Thailand.
Foreign embassies have advised tourists to be vigilant. The UK Foreign Office has advised people in tourist areas to "exercise extreme caution, avoid public places and follow the advice of local authorities".
It may be more of a civil war there. I'm not sure they are blaming anyone yet. I believe these bombings do NOT have a high death toll.
