2019 Bangkok bombings
On 2 August 2019, series of small bombs have detonated over five locations throughout Bangkok Metropolitan Area. The blasts location included Chong Nonsi BTS Station, near the King Power Mahanakhon tower, the Chaengwattana Government Complex, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, and inside a branch of Miniso; a utility goods store at Siam Square One. The blasts have resulted in total of seven injuries.
2019 Bangkok Bombings | |
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Part of Terrorism in Thailand | |
Remnants on site of the minor bombing at a store in Siam Square | |
Siam Square One Government Complex Chong Nonsi BTS Station Royal Thai Armed HQ Rama IX yeak 57/1 Location of Blasts | |
Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
Date | 2 August 2019 (UTC+07:00) |
Attack type | bombing |
Injured | 7 |
Perpetrators | Muslim separatists (suspected) |
The initial investigation carried out by Thai police has reported that the suspect of the insurgent is related to the same group that has carried out similar attack during 2016. The bombings also coincided with an ASEAN summit that was taking place in the city.
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