webfact Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 A powerful bomb exploded near Rajprasong intersection wounding 20 people.BANGKOK: -- Several cars were also damaged when the bomb went off near the Phraprom shrine.The bomb caused panic among office employees and shoppers.It was not immediately known it was a grenade explosion or car bomb.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/123509 -- Thai PBS 2015-08-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 BANGKOK (AP) - At least 1 dead as large explosion rocks major Bangkok intersection; cause unclear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacoHell Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 photos https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 BBC reporting 12 dead (on Twitter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjackson Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I'm presently in the Philippines and Channel NewsAsia are reporting at least 5 dead and over 20 injured. Apparently from the Thai National Police Chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Update: "I can confirm it was a bomb, we can't tell which kind yet, we are checking," national police spokesman Lietenant General Prawut Thavornsiri told AFP. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/thailand/11807583/Explosion-rocks-Bangkok-close-to-Erawan-shrine-with-reports-of-casualties-live.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 It is being shown live on New TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Coverage on TNN (in Thai) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabhand Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Reuters are reporting that 'Local Media' indicating five dead and twenty injured. This near to the Erawan shrine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Explosion Reported at Bangkok's Erawan ShrineBy Khaosod English Scene this evening in front of the Erawan Shrine near Amarin Plaza on Sukhumvit Road. BANGKOK — A large explosion in front of Bangkok's Erawan shrine injured at least 10 people at around 7pm tonight.Photos from the scene show blood and bodies laying on the ground as rescue workers rush to provide aid. In images tweeted by JS 100 radio just after the blast, fires were burning in Sukhumvit Road before the local landmark, which is heavily frequented by Thais and tourists alike.One of those injured is believed to be a foreign national, according to Thai Rath TV.Photos from the scene appear to show an injured Caucasian woman being taken away on a stretcher.There is no indication yet of what caused the explosion during rush hour. Roads around Rajaprasong Intersection have been closed. Source: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1439814244&typecate=06§ion= -- Khaosod English 2015-08-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacoHell Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 live video https://www.periscope.tv/w/aKHJpjIxNzZ8NjMzMzI2NjcUAlOP1w6fyFf89iTzAbreVcl2d_y7UD7z0_MwP3K5QA== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 News TV reporting 15 dead , 80 injured Edit: New TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 #BREAKING: Thailand's national police chief says it appears #Bangkok explosion was caused by a bomb: http://fxn.ws/1IWujh3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Bomb kills at least seven, wounds over 30BANGKOK: -- A powerful bomb, suspected to be planted in a motorcycle bombparked on Ratchadamri road near Rajprasong intersection and opposite the Erawan shrine, went off late this evening killing at least seven persons, and injuring about 30 others.Among the casualties included foreign tourists who were praying at the shrine.Most casualties were those who were crowding the shrine during the rush hour.The powerful bomb sparked off fires to several parked motorcycle taxis and passing vehicles.Security officials now sealed off the intersection and ordered all vehicles to avoid the intersection.EOD police moved in to clear the scene.It was not immediately known if it was a motorcycle bomb or car bomb as they were completely burnt down.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/bomb-kills-at-least-seven-wounds-over-30 -- Thai PBS 2015-08-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easybullet3 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 #BREAKING: Thailand's national police chief says it appears #Bangkok explosion was caused by a bomb: http://fxn.ws/1IWujh3 BANGKOK (AP) - At least 1 dead as large explosion rocks major Bangkok intersection; cause unclear. i'm reposting my last comment from my Forum Blog (as my forum thread was closed adn redirected to here) I live very close to there.. (a few minutes walk) its really buzzing with sirens. and yes,, i felt the blast sound (vibrations of it) through my body in my condo. tonnes of emergency services now I can see... but really.. I must say how pathetically SLOW they were to arrive. (especially as its a couple of minutes drive away). at least Emergency Bikes should have been the first ones to the scene... (but I heard NOTHING until at least 15 minutes after the blast). that in itself is a story.. the shocking response time! it has taken more than 40 minutes (since the blast) to free-up a lane of traffic so that emergency services vehicles can hurry to and from the blast site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro01 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Going after tourists and also - that's where all the flower sellers are. Looks like 2 other bombs found... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthEnergiser Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 link showing when the bomb went off https://twitter.com/khunnPLOY/status/633258116423905280/video/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Lets not jump to conclusions - 'bomb' and 'explosion' are the same word in Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Authorities cautioned public in the area to vacate the area, fearing more undiscovered bombs #BangkokBomb Police donning bomb squad suit to possibly diffuse a possible bomb at Rajprasong Intersection now. #Thailand 19.59 @twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildragon Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 god speed everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 At least 45 vehicles were damaged by the Ratchaprasong bomb. /Bangkok Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthEnergiser Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Flame / troll posts removed, let's stay on-topic people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 According to news on TV, a gas tank in a taxi exploded. Faulty installation, leak whatever. People dead unfortunately but definitely not a bomb. They are now saying two more bombs found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Sky News report 12 dead 20 injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Reports of between 5-15 dead depending on sources. RiP. If a bomb, the truth, if it is ever told, will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Lets not jump to conclusions - 'bomb' and 'explosion' are the same word in Thai. Police spokesmen have made it clear they believe it was a bomb, and are using the word บอมบ์ (bomb, loan word from English) on Thai news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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george Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 BBC: At least 12 dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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