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
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
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Location of Blasts
LocationBangkok, Thailand
Date2 August 2019 (2019-08-02) (UTC+07:00)
Attack type
bombing
Injured7
PerpetratorsMuslim 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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