Fake bomb traced back to shop in Samut Prakan

The item – made of seven cores of tissue rolls and other items to look like an explosive – was apparently sold at the shop at Bt800 a piece, he said, adding that police would file charges of having an imitation firearm in possession and using it to scare the public. Police are also looking up laws to see if charges can be filed against people who make such items for sale, he said. 

Following the 10.30am discovery of the item, police and explosives ordnance disposal officers sealed off a 100-metre radius while inspecting it. An hour later, police deemed it a hoax and seized it as evidence to proceed with legal action. Police are also checking security cameras in the area to identify the wrongdoer, whose motive is suspected to be to create public disturbance and chaos.