Several explosions have been reported at three locations in Bangkok on Friday morning with at least three people injured,
At around 8.50am two small blasts happened close to the Chong Nonsi BTS station that shattered glass on a station barrier and scattered debris close to the King Power Mahanakhon Building located nearby.
Three street cleaners sustained minor injuries at the second location on Soi 57/1 on Rama 9 Road shortly after. The city workers were taken to Vibharam Hospital for treatment.
The third series of small blasts happened in a quiet area of the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road.
Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team were on the scene at all three locations inspecting the explosive devices, with Thai media reporting several contained ball-bearings.
Authorities have asked the public to remain calm, be vigilant and report any suspicious packages by calling the bomb squad on 02-2961946.
Today’s blast follow a similar incident on Thursday evening when a suspicious package was found outside the headquarters of the Royal Thai Police on Rama 1 Road.
