Bangkok: Explosion near Erawan Shrine, 12 reported dead

2017-05-02 1

A bomb has exploded close to a shrine in the centre of the Thai capital, Bangkok. Local reports suggest at least 12 people have died and dozens have been injured. The attack took place close to the Erawan Shrine in the capital's central Chidlom district. The explosion was on the Rajprasong intersection, which has been the centre of political demonstrations in recent years.