Seven Bombs Rock Bangkok, Kill two Seven explosives went off almost simultaneously in Bangkok, injuring at least 20 people as the revellers were about to start celebrating the New Year's eve. Two people were killed and 20 injured at the Victory Monument when a powerful bomb went off near a bus station at about 6.30 pm. One person was dead near the Big C supermarket, Sapan Kwai branch, where witness saw a man dropped a grenade from a pedestrian bridge just over the police box. At the Klong Toei area near the Na Ranong intersection, around the same time, a bomb hidden in a trash can near a Chinese spirit shrine exploded and injured two bypassers. The explosion caused a secondary explosion to a number of cookinggas cylinders that were situated nearby. At the Seacon Square Shopping Mall, a loud explosion went off at the parking space, creating a panic but no injury. Authorities ordered all shoppers to evacuate the mall, one of Bangkok largest, and all shops to close down for business. Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Wallop Suwandee, announced that all the events designated for the New Year's even countdown celebration have been cancelled. Government's spokesman Yongyuth Malyalarp urged the public to remain calm, adding that police officers have been instructed to stay on high alert, including areas where high concentration of people are expected to take part in the New Year's count down. "Police reinforcement have been sent to various areas in the city. We urged the public to remain calm, continue with the celebration but at the same time keep a look out for any irregularities," Yongyuth said. Another police box was hit near the Khae Rai intersection in Nonthaburi province just north of Bangkok with a bomb but not injury reported said Police spokesman Pol General Ajiravid Subarnbhesaj said. Another bomb went off in the compound of the Tesco Lotus Supermarket at the Prachachuen branch. The Nation I keep on updating my blog and here as i can
Not sure Muslim did it that say not its diffrent bombs used in the south Thailand. Not many western people have been hurt as well. Two more bombs explode at Central World, Pratunam Two more bombs exploded in the heart of Bangkok once the new year started, severely injuring many foreign tourists and some Thais. The two bombs exploded nearly at the same time seconds after the new year started. The first bomb exploded at the Best Sea Foods restaurant on the Saen Saeb Canal near the Pratunam Pier just seconds after the New Year countdown ended. Three foreigners and two Thais were injured. One of the foreigners had one leg amputated by the blast. The foreign tourists were having dinner at the restaurant. Police said the bomb was hidden in a bumper tire at the pier. The second bomb exploded at a public telephone booth at the pedestrian flyover linking Central World and Kesorn Plaza. Several foreigners were injured and rushed to hospitals. It was fortunately that the New Year countdown event at Central World was earlier cancelled by 8 pm and thousands of revellers had already dispersed but many were still wandering around. Police had to ask tourists and revellers to try to leave the area as soon as possible for fear that there could be another bomb. Police said the bomb near Central World might be planted shortly before it exploded as police earlier checked the area but did not find it. The latest explosions brought to eight the number of bomb which exploded in Bangkok. Six bombs exploded nearly at the same time at 6:30 pm on New Year Eve. The latest bombs prompted the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to cancel the alms giving ceremony at Sanam Luang. Despite the earlier six bomb attacks, the BMA initially intended to go on with alms giving ceremony but changed its mind after the latest attacks. There were rumours of bomb explosions in many areas throughout the night and objects suspected to be bombs were sighted in several areas. A suspected bomb was located at the Buddy Bar on Khao Sarn Road about half an hour after midnight and tourists were evacuated from the area. By 1 am, police also disposed another bomb at the Lumpini Night Bazaar before it explodes.
Very sad to hear things like this. Why some people think blowing things up bring anything good? I hope justice finds its way. Thailand have some seen some bad times, hopefully the new year will bring a stop to all of this.
There are good and there are bad. I just wish the situation in the country is better soon. There was not as much fun as it should be like last year because of this so.
Another bomb is now been defused. They found one just 1 hour ago 11.00 2 DEC 2007. I will write when i know more. It is false alarm If anybody going to Thailand and you not sure what to do please PM me and i inform you about the last news and what you can do to be safe