Bomb unlikely linked to int'l terrorism: NCPO
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The deadly bomb attack at the Erawan shrine on Monday is unlikely linked to international terrorism, Winthai Suvari, spokesman for the National Council for Peace and Order, said on Thursday.
In a special televised programme, Winthai said the preliminary investigation into the attack had reached the conclusion that Chinese people were not the targets of the attack, as several other foreign tourists were at the scene and were injured when the bomb exploded.
Five Chinese nationals were among the 20 victims killed in the blast. The shrine is wellknown among both Chinese and other foreign worshippers.
Winthai said Thai intelligence agency had received cooperation from its allies in investigating the explosion.
In another development, Police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri said he was “unsure” where the main suspect seen in CCTV footage could be found, adding that the man may no longer be in Thailand.
“We are in the process of collecting video footage going back a month from every camera in this area,” Prawut said.
He added that the suspect was definitely part of larger network. The Thai police had asked Interpol for help. “We have not yet received any feedback from Interpol, but they are trying to help. Every country is trying to help,” Prawut said.
