Originally Posted by forumpersona999

There has been a large explosion close to a shrine in the centre of the Thai capital, Bangkok.



http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33963280

Update: Live TV reporting many casualties. Over a dozen and counting up by the minute.

Local reports suggest at least 12 people have died and dozens have been injured.

The BBC's Jonathan Head, who is at the scene, says there is a huge amount of chaos, with body parts scattered everywhere.

The attack took place close to the Erawan Shrine in the capital's central Chidlom district.