Seven Bombs Go Off In Bangkok - New Year Countdown Cancelled

[george]

Update:

Seven Bombs Rock Bangkok, Kill two

BANGKOK: -- Seven explosives went off almost simultaneously in Bangkok, injuring at least 20 people as the revellers were about to start celebrating the New Year's eve.

Two people were killed and 20 injured at the Victory Monument when a powerful bomb went off near a bus station at about 6.30 pm.

One person was dead near the Big C supermarket, Sapan Kwai branch, where witness saw a man dropped a grenade from a pedestrian bridge just over the police box.

At the Klong Toei area near the Na Ranong intersection, around the same time, a bomb hidden in a trash can near a Chinese spirit shrine exploded and injured two bypassers. The explosion caused a secondary explosion to a number of cookinggas cylinders that were situated nearby.

At the Seacon Square Shopping Mall, a loud explosion went off at the parking space, creating a panic but no injury.

Authorities ordered all shoppers to evacuate the mall, one of Bangkok largest, and all shops to close down for business.

Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Wallop Suwandee, announced that all the events designated for the New Year's even countdown celebration have been cancelled.

Government's spokesman Yongyuth Malyalarp urged the public to remain calm, adding that police officers have been instructed to stay on high alert, including areas where high concentration of people are expected to take part in the New Year's count down.

"Police reinforcement have been sent to various areas in the city. We urged the public to remain calm, continue with the celebration but at the same time keep a look out for any irregularities," Yongyuth said.

Another police box was hit near the Khae Rai intersection in Nonthaburi province just north of Bangkok with a bomb but not injury reported said Police spokesman Pol General Ajiravid Subarnbhesaj said.

Another bomb went off in the compound of the Tesco Lotus Supermarket at the Prachachuen branch.

-- The Nation 2006-12-31

Pictures:

Left: Bomb Attack in Bangkok

Right: Emergency medical service staff at Rajchavithee Hospital tend to a wounded person following a bomb attack at nearby Victory Monument.

[george]

Thai TV reporting 5 dead at Victory Monument.

[FreedomDude]

Terrible Hope there are no further casualties.

Does anyone know what time this happened? I'm sitting here about a mile from Victory Monument with my window open, and I don't recall hearing any loud booms.

[LifeConvo]

A very sad start to what should be a fun filled holiday, I dread to think what impact this will have on tourism.

[Seapok]

A very sad start to what should be a fun filled holiday, I dread to think what impact this will have on tourism.

Oh excellent, I'm due to travel to BKK next for a holiday! I thought I would be escaping all this terrorist shit in London for a couple of weeks

[Amethyst]

Its better for everyone to stay home tonite. It looks really bad and im somewhere at Seacon Square just now.. They evacuate the building

[Amethyst]

Avoid Clubbing areas....

[JacknDanny]

Terrible Hope there are no further casualties.

Does anyone know what time this happened? I'm sitting here about a mile from Victory Monument with my window open, and I don't recall hearing any loud booms.

Yep I am the same. I live in between Victory Monument and Saphan Kwai and heard nothing.

Hope this isnt too serious

[Thaising]

Four Bombs Kill Two in Bangkok

Government's spokesman Yongyuth Malyalarp urged the public to remain calm, adding that police officers have been instructed to stay on high alert, including areas where high concentration of people are expected to take part in the New Year's count down.

"Police reinforcement have been sent to various areas in the city. We urged the public to remain calm, continue with the celebration but at the same time keep a look out for any irregularities," Yongyuth said.

New Year revelers intend to celebrate this evening better watch out on your surrounding. Look like they have targetted bangkok.

Edited December 31, 2006 by Thaising

[libya 115]

Another bomb reported at 1910 in samut prakan.

[thaihome]

This is really bad. There have been reports in English papers that intelligence reports were saying that threats had been made.

On a personal note, we have cancelled out New Years night plans which were to go a Wat next to Grand Palace for merit making at midnight for New Year.

Not an auspicious beginning

TH

[mazo]

Any idea who is responsible or is it to early to say

[jambla]

BOMB ATTACKS REPORTED IN BANGKOK

A number of bombs or grenades have exploded in Bangkok early on New Year's Eve, wounding dozens of people in at least two places.

Source: Bangkok Post

[andy1308]

Just got back from Khao San Road (to Thaphra) - left by Taxi at about 6pm-ish and there was a heavy police presence which my girlfriend thought was unusual, although that could have been just in preperation for New Years Eve. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by these events.

[britmaveric]

Any idea who is responsible or is it to early to say

Bit obvious....

[JacknDanny]

Any idea who is responsible or is it to early to say

Bit obvious....

2 possibilities!!

[jambla]

Another bomb reported at 1910 in samut prakan.

On ITV News they confirmed that there was not another bomb at Samut Prakarn.

[Tarragona]

Another bomb reported at 1910 in samut prakan.

On ITV News they confirmed that there was not another bomb at Samut Prakarn.

It turnd out to be their Samut Prakan correspondent reporting from Seacon where there is activity but he can't confirm a bomb has gone off.

The police haven't reported any deaths yet just wounded.

[george]

Update:

Four Bombs Kill Two in Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- Four explosives went off almost simultaneously in Bangkok, injuring at least 20 people as the city people have just started to celebrate the New Year's eve.

Two people were killed and 20 injured at the Victory Monument when a powerful bomb went off near a bus station.

One person was dead near the Big C supermarket, Sapan Kwai branch, where witness saw a man dropped a grenade from a pedestrian bridge just over the police box.

At the Klong Toei area near the Na Ranong intersection, a bomb hidden in a trash can near a Chinese spirit shrine exploded and injured two bypassers. The explosion caused a secondary explosion to a number of cookinggas cylinders that were situated nearby.

At the Seacon Square Shopping Mall, a loud explosion went off at the parking space, creating a panic but no injury.

Authorities ordered all shoppers to evacuate the mall, one of Bangkok largest, and all shops to close down for business.

Government's spokesman Yongyuth Malyalarp urged the public to remain calm, adding that police officers have been instructed to stay on high alert, including areas where high concentration of people are expected to take part in the New Year's count down.

"Police reinforcement have been sent to various areas in the city. We urged the public to remain calm, continue with the celebration but at the same time keep a look out for any irregularities," Yongyuth said.

Another police box was hit with a bomb but not injury reported, said Police spokesman Pol General Ajiravid Subarnbhesaj said.

-- The Nation 2006-12-31

[thaihome]

Just got back from Khao San Road (to Thaphra) - left by Taxi at about 6pm-ish and there was a heavy police presence which my girlfriend thought was unusual, although that could have been just in preperation for New Years Eve. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by these events.

Was in that area early today, before 12, noticed a lot of police for a Sunday, though about the same as a week day rush hour, figured it was due to expected New Year crowds.

TH

[Tarragona]

Any idea who is responsible or is it to early to say

Bit obvious....

It's not though is it.

[britmaveric]

Bunch of cowards - who ever is responsible!!!!

[Jonson83]

Another bomb reported at 1910 in samut prakan.

On ITV News they confirmed that there was not another bomb at Samut Prakarn.

It turnd out to be their Samut Prakan correspondent reporting from Seacon where there is activity but he can't confirm a bomb has gone off.

The police haven't reported any deaths yet just wounded.

Lets hope there hasn't been any deaths..

[lopburi3]

From The Nation:

Seven Bombs Rock Bangkok, kill two

Seven explosives went off almost simultaneously in Bangkok, injuring at least 20 people as the city people have just started to celebrate the New Year's eve.

Two people were killed and 20 injured at the Victory Monument when a powerful bomb went off near a bus station.

One person was dead near the Big C supermarket, Sapan Kwai branch, where witness saw a man dropped a grenade from a pedestrian bridge just over the police box.

At the Klong Toei area near the Na Ranong intersection, a bomb hidden in a trash can near a Chinese spirit shrine exploded and injured two bypassers. The explosion caused a secondary explosion to a number of cookinggas cylinders that were situated nearby.

At the Seacon Square Shopping Mall, a loud explosion went off at the parking space, creating a panic but no injury.

Authorities ordered all shoppers to evacuate the mall, one of Bangkok largest, and all shops to close down for business.

Government's spokesman Yongyuth Malyalarp urged the public to remain calm, adding that police officers have been instructed to stay on high alert, including areas where high concentration of people are expected to take part in the New Year's count down.

"Police reinforcement have been sent to various areas in the city. We urged the public to remain calm, continue with the celebration but at the same time keep a look out for any irregularities," Yongyuth said.

Another police box was hit near the Khae Rai intersection in Nonthaburi province just north of Bangkok with a bomb but not injury reported said Police spokesman Pol General Ajiravid Subarnbhesaj said.

Another bomb went off in the compound of the Tesco Lotus Supermarket at the Prachachuen branch.

[libya 115]

Another bomb reported at 1910 in samut prakan.

On ITV News they confirmed that there was not another bomb at Samut Prakarn.

Yes, they have just confirmed that this was a mistaken fact on ITV.

[thaihome]

Just heard two possible explosions that could have come from Rama IV/Klong Toey area.

Now another.

More like loud gunshots

Hopefully just fireworks..

TH

Edited December 31, 2006 by thaihome

[Thaising]

A well plans coordinated attacks, these things look pretty bad.

[thaihome]

CCN just broke in with update, but returned to regular programing as they had no real information

TH

[thaipulse]

My girlfriend just smsed from BKK and said that many train stations were bombed...

Tourism? Yeah, really.

I'm more curious about what will happen within Thailand with the military in charge...

what now?

[penguin]

One tv news report seems to suggest that there were threats made to set off 30 bombs in and around Bangkok but this is unconfirmed.