Bomb explosion in Bangkok: 16 dead and at least 80 injured
An explosion in Bangkok's central commercial hub has killed 16 people and injured at least 80, according to local media reports.
> The explosion took place close to the Erawan Shrine, a crowded tourist area.
> Body parts were scattered across the street after the bomb went off during rush hour.
> Crater at site of blast
> Second unexplored bomb discovered in front of Gaysorn shopping center at Ratchaprasong
> Reuters news agency quoted Thai national police chief as saying that the blast was triggered by a bomb.
> No reports of Indian casualties yet, Indian Ambassador tells media.> The bomb is believed to have been attached on a motorbike.
9:56pm Police Chief just said on TV that 16 people killed [and not 27 as reported earlier by the media] #Bangkok #Thailand
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 17, 2015VIDEO: Footage of the moment of the explosion in #Bangkok today. pic.twitter.com/6pc5lojXqR - @dekdue_03
— Conflict News (@rConflictNews) August 17, 2015BREAKING - #THAILAND: At least 13 killed in bomb outside #Bangkok's Erawan shrine, Body parts scattered at the scene. pic.twitter.com/6EsFfjj0BP
— Israel News Flash (@ILNewsFlash) August 17, 2015EOD police have detonated at least 1 more bomb in Ratchaprasong area.
— Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) August 17, 2015All schools in Bangkok will open tomorrow, the permanent secretary for education says.
— Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) August 17, 2015
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