What is the latest on the Bangkok bombings?
The first two bombs has detonated in front of the entrance of the Government complex, while followed by the third bomb that has exploded in front of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters. The fourth bomb was successfully defused by the EOD at the building B of the government complex. There is no reported of death or injury.
What are the explosive devices in Thailand?
The explosive devices reported by the Royal Thai Police was believed to be a homemade bomb that has a size of a tennis ball.
Was a doll stuffed inside a Bangkok shop bomb?
The bombings also coincided with an ASEAN summit that was taking place in the city. On 2 August 2019, at 04:45 Bangkok time (UTC+7.00), a minor bomb detonated at a branch of Miniso, a utility goods store, in Siam Square One shopping center, Pathum Wan District. The bomb was stuffed inside a doll from the We Bare Bears cartoon series.
How many people were killed in Bangkok blasts?
The blasts have resulted in total of seven injuries. The initial investigation carried out by Thai police has reported that the suspect of the insurgent is related to the same group that has carried out similar attack during 2016.
Where are the blasts located in Bangkok?
The blasts location included Chong Nonsi BTS Station, near the King Power Mahanakhon tower, the Chaengwattana Government Complex, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, and inside a branch of Miniso; a utility goods store at Siam Square One. The blasts have resulted in total of seven injuries.
What did China say about the explosion in Bangkok?
China on August 18 expressed strong condemnation of the explosion that hit downtown Bangkok on the night of August 17 and killed at least 20 people.
Is the Bangkok shrine bombing linked to international terrorism?
“Two Thai bomb ‘suspects’ deny link, international terrorism ‘unlikely ‘ “. Reuters. Bangkok. ^ a b c “Bangkok Shrine Bombing: Thailand Nabs Foreigner Who Is Suspect”. NBC News. Bangkok. Associated Press. 1 September 2015. ^ “Bangkok authorities clear pair seen before shrine bombing, say key suspect spoke foreign language”.