Thai government expresses deep condolences
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The Thai government has expressed its deep condolences to the victims and the families of the fatal bomb explosion at Erawan shrine, saying the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said in a Foreign Ministry statement that he is in deep concern for the victims and instructed security officials to investigate with a view to maintaining public safety and security.
“The Royal Thai Government expresses its deep condolences to the victims and families of this tragedy. The perpetrators will be brought to justice.”
The incident has served to bring the Thai people together as one in condemning this despicable act, read the statement, the public to remain clam and monitor the situation regularly while security agencies conduct their operations.
For the time being, it is too early to determine the possible motives or who the perpetrators may be.
The statement reported that on August 17 at approximately 7pm, an improvised explosive device (IED) went off at the Rachaprasong intersection in central Bangkok, resulting in a number of fatalities and injuries including foreign nationals.
Security officials immediately secured the area to conduct investigation and ensure public safety and security.
