2019 Bangkok Bombings | |
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Part of Terrorism in Thailand | |
Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
Date | 2 August 2019 | (UTC+07:00)
Attack type | bombing |
Injured | 7[1] |
Perpetrators | Muslim separatists (suspected)[2][3] |
On 2 August 2019, series of small bombs have detonated over five locations throughout Bangkok Metropolitan Area.[4] 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.[5][6] The blasts have resulted in total of seven injuries.[1]
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.[5] The bombings also coincided with an ASEAN summit that was taking place in the city.[4]