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Bangkok Bomb Attack Kills at Least 19, Including Foreigners Chris Blake Anuchit Nguyen
August 17, 2015 — 8:51 PM HKT Updated on August 18, 2015 — 1:37 AM HKT
A powerful explosion killed at least 19 people in Bangkok’s central shopping district on Monday night, the deadliest attack in the Thai capital in recent memory.
The blast during rush hour left body parts scattered on the roadways and sidewalks in Ratchaprasong intersection, which is surrounded by shopping malls, luxury hotels and the Erawan Hindu shrine frequented by tourists and locals. Thailand’s military government blamed miscreants who wanted to destroy the tourist-reliant economy.
Nineteen people, including Chinese and Filipino tourists, were killed, the Ministry of Public Health said. Hospital officials are treating 117 people, many of whom are foreigners, according to the Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand.
“The criminals aimed to destroy the economy and tourism as the incident took place in the heart of the city,” Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters. “This should be condemned as the type of devices they used show they aimed to hurt people and have an intention to create violence.”
The blast adds to concerns about slowing economic growth in Thailand in part due to political discord that has worsened over the past decade. Data released on Monday showed that the economy slowed in the second quarter on weak local demand and exports, with the outlook clouded further by drought and the devaluation of China’s currency.
[h=2]Improvised Devices[/h]Markets were closed at the time of the bombing. The baht fell 0.4 percent on Monday, while the benchmark SET Index declined 0.4 percent. Banks and financial markets will operate normally on Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Bank of Thailand said. Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said 438 schools in the capital will be closed Tuesday.
The explosion rattled windows in office towers several blocks away. An improvised explosive device was suspected in the blast, police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri said by phone.
The Ratchaprasong intersection has been a central site for political protests in recent years, including demonstrations in 2010 by supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra that led to a deadly military crackdown. Ratchaprasong was among the places attacked in a series of bombings on New Year’s Eve in 2006 that killed three people and wounded dozens.
[h=2]Military Rule[/h]Thailand is currently under military rule following a May 2014 coup that deposed a government backed by Thaksin. Parties linked to Thaksin have won the country’s past five elections, leading to a backlash among opponents who saw him as a threat to the country’s monarchy, which is protected from criticism by strict laws.
“It’s too soon to conclude who is responsible for the bomb, but it’s possible that it may be those old groups who lost benefit,” Sansern Kaewkamnerd, a government spokesman, told reporters. “They want to create unrest and hurt tourism.”
Junta leader Prayuth Chan-Ocha was aware of Monday’s blast and will monitor the situation closely, government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak said. The government called on people not to panic.
“Security officials are taking every possible measure to secure the area and conduct investigations while emergency services are in full response,” Werachon said.
The bombing may lead to more repressive measures by the military, further protests against Thaksin or some sort of guerrilla warfare, according to Paul Chambers, director of research at the Institute of Southeast Asian Affairs in Chiang Mai. It’s unlikely to be insurgents from Muslim-majority southern provinces that have largely avoided attacks elsewhere in the country, he said.
“Regardless, these bombings are surely going to send Thailand’s economy south,” Chambers said.
Bangkok Bomb Attack Kills at Least 19, Including Foreigners Chris Blake Anuchit Nguyen
August 17, 2015 — 8:51 PM HKT Updated on August 18, 2015 — 1:37 AM HKT
A powerful explosion killed at least 19 people in Bangkok’s central shopping district on Monday night, the deadliest attack in the Thai capital in recent memory.
The blast during rush hour left body parts scattered on the roadways and sidewalks in Ratchaprasong intersection, which is surrounded by shopping malls, luxury hotels and the Erawan Hindu shrine frequented by tourists and locals. Thailand’s military government blamed miscreants who wanted to destroy the tourist-reliant economy.
Nineteen people, including Chinese and Filipino tourists, were killed, the Ministry of Public Health said. Hospital officials are treating 117 people, many of whom are foreigners, according to the Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand.
“The criminals aimed to destroy the economy and tourism as the incident took place in the heart of the city,” Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters. “This should be condemned as the type of devices they used show they aimed to hurt people and have an intention to create violence.”
The blast adds to concerns about slowing economic growth in Thailand in part due to political discord that has worsened over the past decade. Data released on Monday showed that the economy slowed in the second quarter on weak local demand and exports, with the outlook clouded further by drought and the devaluation of China’s currency.
[h=2]Improvised Devices[/h]Markets were closed at the time of the bombing. The baht fell 0.4 percent on Monday, while the benchmark SET Index declined 0.4 percent. Banks and financial markets will operate normally on Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Bank of Thailand said. Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said 438 schools in the capital will be closed Tuesday.
The explosion rattled windows in office towers several blocks away. An improvised explosive device was suspected in the blast, police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri said by phone.
The Ratchaprasong intersection has been a central site for political protests in recent years, including demonstrations in 2010 by supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra that led to a deadly military crackdown. Ratchaprasong was among the places attacked in a series of bombings on New Year’s Eve in 2006 that killed three people and wounded dozens.
[h=2]Military Rule[/h]Thailand is currently under military rule following a May 2014 coup that deposed a government backed by Thaksin. Parties linked to Thaksin have won the country’s past five elections, leading to a backlash among opponents who saw him as a threat to the country’s monarchy, which is protected from criticism by strict laws.
“It’s too soon to conclude who is responsible for the bomb, but it’s possible that it may be those old groups who lost benefit,” Sansern Kaewkamnerd, a government spokesman, told reporters. “They want to create unrest and hurt tourism.”
Junta leader Prayuth Chan-Ocha was aware of Monday’s blast and will monitor the situation closely, government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak said. The government called on people not to panic.
“Security officials are taking every possible measure to secure the area and conduct investigations while emergency services are in full response,” Werachon said.
The bombing may lead to more repressive measures by the military, further protests against Thaksin or some sort of guerrilla warfare, according to Paul Chambers, director of research at the Institute of Southeast Asian Affairs in Chiang Mai. It’s unlikely to be insurgents from Muslim-majority southern provinces that have largely avoided attacks elsewhere in the country, he said.
“Regardless, these bombings are surely going to send Thailand’s economy south,” Chambers said.
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Nicole has spoken. Tourists have to confine themselves to hotel rooms. Those in 5 stars hotel should move to less well known hotels.
She is assuming that the bomb was targetted at foreigners.
If that was true they could have attacked Nana, Soi Cowboy, Patpong,.... Which are tourist spots.
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what a waste
this lady should return and help Singapore
she is such a wonderful and compassionate lady
she should return and join the PAP
the only truthful and compassionate party
the pap is the best
the rest of the oppo are just pests
Nicole thank you
please come back and serve us
this lady should return and help Singapore
she is such a wonderful and compassionate lady
she should return and join the PAP
the only truthful and compassionate party
the pap is the best
the rest of the oppo are just pests
Nicole thank you
please come back and serve us
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You are so sick ...first you forced her to go to BKK ...now you want her back to serve you. You are worst than a pimp.
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s'pore is still the best!
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Nobody gives a fuck where you hang out.
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Still around? It was good and hip back 3-4 years then later the crowd got worse.
I met tennis star paradorn there and got his autograph.
When it opened initially business was actually very bad
She is indirectly telling you where to find her.
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what do you expect from an opportunist.
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