The explosion took place in the popular Ratchaprasong
district in the heart of the Thai capital few hours ago. At least 27 are dead,
including 10 men and 17 women, while 80 more were injured after a motorbike
bomb attack that government bosses say deliberately targeted tourists. Four
foreigners are believed to be among the dead while police are still hunting two
or three more devices. Many of the victims were probably visiting the Erawan
Shrine or several shopping centres in the area when the attack took place.
Security video showed a powerful flash (centre) as the bomb exploded during
rush hour this evening. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the blast.
See more photos after the cut.
district in the heart of the Thai capital few hours ago. At least 27 are dead,
including 10 men and 17 women, while 80 more were injured after a motorbike
bomb attack that government bosses say deliberately targeted tourists. Four
foreigners are believed to be among the dead while police are still hunting two
or three more devices. Many of the victims were probably visiting the Erawan
Shrine or several shopping centres in the area when the attack took place.
Security video showed a powerful flash (centre) as the bomb exploded during
rush hour this evening. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the blast.
See more photos after the cut.
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