Foreigners' safety assured

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015
Foreigners' safety assured

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has assured all foreigners in Thailand of safety measures following the deadly blast last night.

In his TV address, he said: "The government will protect lives and properties of all foreign expats, tourists in the Kingdom".
A score of foreigners were injured by the blast near Ratchaprasong Intersection.
He also mentioned compensation of up to Bt100,000 for each injured and up to Bt300,000 for each of the deceased.