BANGKOK, Aug 18 – Two Malaysians among 16 people killed in a bomb blast in central Bangkok last night, which also resulted in dozens of people who had injured. The death of two Malaysians were approved by the Malaysian embassy officials in the Thai capital.
The explosion at about 7 pm (8 pm Malaysian time) occurs at the Ratchaprasong intersection, near Erawan Shrine and a shopping center in Bangkok. It also damaged several cars and motorcycles. In addition, the report states that some street vendors believed to be among the victims of the blast.
Until 9.30 pm local time, the Erawan Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bangkok Metropolitan Administration confirmed a total of 82 people were injured. Figures were obtained from 15 hospitals around Bangkok. However, he could not confirm the number of those killed.
Ratchaprasong intersection in central Bangkok where street protests by the Red Shirts in 2010 and DRC (Democratic People’s Reform Committee) chaired by Suthep Thuaksuban in 2014, which culminated in a military coup and overthrow of former Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra.
Although the bombing are occurred not far from Chitlom Station provides train services from Bangkok, known as ‘skytrain’, the service will be continues. Deputy government spokesman, Major General Weerachon Sukhonthapatipak said the Prime Minister, General Prayuth Chan-ocha has been informed about the bombings and ordered the Bomb Disposal Team was deployed to the area. He said that so far, there are no plans to close down schools and banks nearby area.
