Aug 17, 2015, 12:03 pm
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For those qualified to post in Omni and Omni/PR (180 days on FT and 180 posts), political conversations on this tragedy can occur in this thread:
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Explosion at Erawan Shrine in Central Bangkok
Embassy of the United States of America in Bangkok
August 17, 2015
http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/mobile//081715_emergency_message.html
This message is to inform U.S. citizens in Thailand that according to local law enforcement, an explosion took place at approximately 7:00 pm August 17, at the Rachaprasong intersection in the central commercial district of Bangkok (near the Erawan Shrine, Central World mall, and overhead bisection of the two Skytrain lines). Media outlets are reporting multiple casualties. Local law enforcement and emergency services are responding and U.S. Embassy personnel are liaising closely with local authorities to gather information. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area and monitor local media for updates.
Embassy of the United States of America in Bangkok
August 17, 2015
http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/mobile//081715_emergency_message.html
This message is to inform U.S. citizens in Thailand that according to local law enforcement, an explosion took place at approximately 7:00 pm August 17, at the Rachaprasong intersection in the central commercial district of Bangkok (near the Erawan Shrine, Central World mall, and overhead bisection of the two Skytrain lines). Media outlets are reporting multiple casualties. Local law enforcement and emergency services are responding and U.S. Embassy personnel are liaising closely with local authorities to gather information. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area and monitor local media for updates.
Bangkok: Bomb blast near Erawan 17 Aug 2015 (merged threads)
Aug 17, 2015, 6:36 am
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Bangkok: Bomb blast near Erawan 17 Aug 2015 (merged threads)
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.
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.
Last edited by forumpersona999; Aug 17, 2015 at 6:52 am
Aug 17, 2015, 6:49 am
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Bomb blast near Erawan
It's all over the news now. The police confirmed it's a bomb.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33963280
I hope flyertalkers are all ok as it's a popular area with us and several hotels near there.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33963280
I hope flyertalkers are all ok as it's a popular area with us and several hotels near there.
Aug 17, 2015, 6:52 am
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Already in the news lounge
Aug 17, 2015, 6:57 am
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There was a massive truck bomb explosion in Erawan today. Everyone please be careful: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33963280
Aug 17, 2015, 7:07 am
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There was a massive truck bomb explosion in Erawan today. Everyone please be careful: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33963280
Aug 17, 2015, 7:14 am
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Of course nothing on TV, just the daily Royal news. 
Plenty of information on social media including 4 - 5 dead, up to 20 injured.
Also saw mention of a faulty LPG installation in a taxi, possibly being the cause.
But as with any incident there is a lot of conflicting information.
Heavy thunderstorms approaching as well.
Plenty of information on social media including 4 - 5 dead, up to 20 injured.
Also saw mention of a faulty LPG installation in a taxi, possibly being the cause.
But as with any incident there is a lot of conflicting information.
Heavy thunderstorms approaching as well.
Aug 17, 2015, 7:17 am
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Aug 17, 2015, 7:26 am
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There was a massive truck bomb explosion in Erawan today. Everyone please be careful: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33963280
We stay here often and celebrated my better half's birthday 3 weeks ago with a visit to the shrine as well.
This whole episodes hits too close to home.
Aug 17, 2015, 7:27 am
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Aug 17, 2015, 7:29 am
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Blast in Bangkok - Erawan Shrine, Chidlom
This is awful! A bomb has exploded close to a shrine in the centre of the Thai capital, Bangkok. local reports suggest at least 12 people have died and dozens have been injured.
Video of the blast moment. Scary!
Pictures of the blast and aftermath.
Video of the blast moment. Scary!
Pictures of the blast and aftermath.
Aug 17, 2015, 7:31 am
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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.
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.
Aug 17, 2015, 7:33 am
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Of course nothing on TV, just the daily Royal news.
Plenty of information on social media including 4 - 5 dead, up to 20 injured.
Also saw mention of a faulty LPG installation in a taxi, possibly being the cause.
But as with any incident there is a lot of conflicting information.
Heavy thunderstorms approaching as well.
Plenty of information on social media including 4 - 5 dead, up to 20 injured.
Also saw mention of a faulty LPG installation in a taxi, possibly being the cause.
But as with any incident there is a lot of conflicting information.
Heavy thunderstorms approaching as well.