Thai police reported on Saturday (Dec 14) that two suspects had been taken into custody as authorities continued investigating a bombing in northern Thailand that killed at least three people and left dozens injured.

Thai police reported on Saturday (Dec 14) that two suspects had been taken into custody as authorities continued investigating a bombing in northern Thailand that killed at least three people and left dozens injured. The incident occurred on Friday night at the Red Cross Fair 2024 in Umphang District, Tak Province, which borders Myanmar. A bomb, believed to be a homemade device, was thrown into a crowd near a concert stage where people were enjoying a performance at approximately 11:30 pm (local time). Local police confirmed that at least 48 individuals were injured. Also read: South Korea President Yoon impeached: What happens now? All you need to know Defence Ministry spokesperson Thanathip Sawangsang told The Associated Press that local police had reported a fight between rival groups of men before the explosion. He clarified that there was no indication of a wider security threat. “The forensic evidence showed that the explosive device was a homemade bomb,” Thanathip added. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra extended her condolences to the victims and their families. She asked security forces and relevant agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter and assist those affected. Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsap said, “She has tasked the National Police Chief and local security agencies with prioritising care for the injured, conducting detailed investigations, and gathering evidence to apprehend the perpetrators quickly.” Watch: Syria: Watchdog Warns Syria On Chemical Weapons; Israeli Strikes Target Syrian Military Assets × Jirayu added, “Additionally, she has instructed police, administrative officers, and security personnel nationwide to enhance safety measures at festivals during this period. This includes conducting hazardous materials inspections to ensure public safety.” “These measures are to be implemented urgently, with progress reports submitted to the Prime Minister.” (With inputs from agencies)

Thai police detain 2 suspects after blast at Red Cross Fair concert leaves 3 dead, 48 injured

Two bombs exploded in the Thai seaside resort of Hua Hin on Thursday, killing one woman and injuring 19 people, Thai police said. 
 
The explosions happened ahead of a public holiday on Friday to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit. Hua Hin is a popular upscale Thai resort south of Bangkok and many people will have gone there for the holiday weekend. 
 
The second bomb exploded near a bar at about 10:20 pm (1320 GMT), killing a Thai woman and injuring eight foreigners and one other Thai person, local deputy police chief Samer Yousamran said. 
 
The injured are being treated at a local hospital, he said. 
 
The first bomb went off about twenty minutes earlier about 50 metres (yards) away from the second bomb, he said. Nobody was injured in the first explosion. 
 
Police are investigating and as yet do not know the motive or the identity of the bombers, he said. 
 
In a separate incident earlier on Thursday, a bomb exploded at a market in the southern Trang province in Thailand, injuring six people, police said. 
 
Police believe that explosion was related to a local dispute. 
 
Thais voted less than a week ago in a referendum to adopt a military-backed constitution, the first test of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the ballot box since he seized power in a coup in May 2014. 
 
Thailand&#39;s 88-year-old King Bhumibol Adulayadej, the world&#39;s longest-reigning monarch, and his wife Sirikit are in hospital in Bangkok but have resided in recent years in Hua Hin at the Klai Kangwon Palace royal palace, which translates as &quot;Far from Worries Palace&quot;. 
 
King Bhumibol has received treatment for an infection over the past month in a Bangkok hospital, the Royal Household Bureau said on August 1. 
 
(Reuters)

The explosions happened at the seaside resort of Hua Hin ahead of a public holiday on Friday to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit

Two bombs exploded in the Thai seaside resort of Hua Hin on Thursday, killing one woman and injuring 19 people, Thai police said. The explosions happened ahead of a public holiday on Friday to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit. Hua Hin is a popular upscale Thai resort south of Bangkok and many people will have gone there for the holiday weekend. The second bomb exploded near a bar at about 10:20 pm (1320 GMT), killing a Thai woman and injuring eight foreigners and one other Thai person, local deputy police chief Samer Yousamran said. The injured are being treated at a local hospital, he said. The first bomb went off about twenty minutes earlier about 50 metres (yards) away from the second bomb, he said. Nobody was injured in the first explosion. Police are investigating and as yet do not know the motive or the identity of the bombers, he said. In a separate incident earlier on Thursday, a bomb exploded at a market in the southern Trang province in Thailand, injuring six people, police said. Police believe that explosion was related to a local dispute. Thais voted less than a week ago in a referendum to adopt a military-backed constitution, the first test of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the ballot box since he seized power in a coup in May 2014. Thailand's 88-year-old King Bhumibol Adulayadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, and his wife Sirikit are in hospital in Bangkok but have resided in recent years in Hua Hin at the Klai Kangwon Palace royal palace, which translates as "Far from Worries Palace". King Bhumibol has received treatment for an infection over the past month in a Bangkok hospital, the Royal Household Bureau said on August 1. (Reuters)

Twin blasts in Thai resort kill one, injure 19: police

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Thai police detain 2 suspects after blast at Red Cross Fair concert leaves 3 dead, 48 injured

Twin blasts in Thai resort kill one, injure 19: police