Six Explosions Rocked Thai Capital Bangkok, 4 Injured

Guwahati, August 2, 2019:

Six explosions have rocked Bangkok on Friday amid the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meet.

At least four people were suspected to be injured when several small bombs exploded in Bangkok during the morning rush hour, reports.

As per the media reports, among the six explosions, one blast near a famous skyscraper, have hit Bangkok as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attended a regional security summit.

The explosions took place as the city hosted a regional security meeting of foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), along with representatives from the United States, China and Russia.

One blast hit the city's Suanluang district, close to the international airport.

Suesattaya, Director of the Suanluang region, said that he had received a reports of hidden pingpong bombs in bushes by the road.

At least three other bombs detonated in the area around a government complex hosting several ministries on the northern side of the city.

Two further blasts were reported near a Skytrain station in the city's Silom business district, including one close to a famous downtown skyscraper.

Meanwhile, Thai Prime Minister, Prayuth Chan-o-cha has immediately ordered an investigation into the blasts.

No claims of responsibility for the blasts have been reported so far.

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