THE Thai government has said security has been restored near Erawan Shrine in central Bangkok after the deadly bombing Monday night.
It is 24 hours since what the Thai Prime Minister described as the worst attack on Thai soil.
Street cleaners have scrubbed to clean the blood-stained streets following the explosion that killed 20 people and left 125 seriously injured.
Thai security services have released video footage of a suspect wanted in connection with the bombing.
The imagery shows a man, casually dressed and carrying a backpack, entering the busy shrine. Among the throng of tourists, he apparently slips the bag under a bench before leaving.
Currently, however, the man’s identity and the reasons for the bombing remain unknown.
Tension mounted Tuesday afternoon when another explosive device was thrown from a bridge above a busy river pier. Only a lucky bounce and the river saved further loss of life or injury.
People have flocked to local hospitals to donate blood and offer assistance to the 120-plus people injured by the Erawan Shrine bomb.
Chinese Embassy in Thailand has confirmed that five Chinese nationals died in the explosion.
“We’ve been to a few hospitals, and eventually we decided to wait in this hospital to see if there’s any need. We can do anything to help, such as donating blood or contacting the victims’ families,” said a Chinese volunteer.
“We are very sorry about the event that happened yesterday. But, don’t worry about the expense. I think that the Thai government will cover all expenses,” said Peerapol Pokpong, deputy director of Phramongkutklao Army Hospital, which received some of the people injured.
At the site of the bombing itself, people have come to pay respect. But, given the concern over security, the streets are quiet and uneasy. (Courtesy CCTV news)
