Thailand bombing: Hunt launched for male bomber

Bangkok was rattled again on Tuesday when an explosive device was hurled at <g data-gr-id="34">ferry</g> pier in Bangkok, a day after Monday’s bombing. The bomb was thrown at Bangkok’s Sathorn <g data-gr-id="32">pier</g> but it caused no injuries or damage as it bounced into the water and exploded there.

Thai authorities have launched a hunt for a male “suspect” in connection with Monday’s bombing in which 20 people, including 11 foreigners, were killed and 123 others injured.

Thai Junta leader <g data-gr-id="25">Prayut</g> Chan-O-Cha on Tuesday described the bombing as the “worst ever attack” on Thailand, as he gave the first indications of who officials believed were responsible.

“Today there is a suspect...we are looking for this guy,” Prayut told reporters. He said the man was seen on closed circuit television at the blast site. The man wearing a yellow t-shirt and carrying a backpack is suspected to be the bomber, media reports said.

Prime Minister <g data-gr-id="38">Prayut</g> also assured all foreigners in Thailand of their safety. “The government will protect lives and properties of all foreign expats, tourists in the Kingdom,” Gen <g data-gr-id="39">Prayut</g> said in a TV address. 11 foreigners were killed in the attack which included Five Chinese, an Indonesian, four Malaysians and one Singaporean.

<g data-gr-id="30">Prayut</g> also said he believed Facebook messages apparently warning of danger to Bangkok ahead of the attack came from an “anti-government group” based in Thailand’s northeast. “We are looking for them now, some of them are in Isaan (northeastern Thailand),” he said.

The bomb was placed inside the compound of the popular Erawan Brahma temple thronged throughout the day by Thais and foreigners. It is a favourite tourist stop for the Chinese, Taiwanese and people from Hong Kong.