Australia condemns Bangkok attack saying no Aussies among casualties

The Australian government has confirmed that no Australians were among the 19 people confirmed dead at the Erawan Shrine bombing which occurred in the Thai capital of Bangkok on Monday night.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said on Tuesday that the government denounced the attack on the tourist hot spot and, as of Tuesday morning, no Australians were among the injured or the confirmed dead at the blast site.

"The Australian government deplores the attack in Bangkok. The thoughts of all Australians are with the injured and the families of those who have lost their lives," said a press release issued by the department.

"The Australian embassy in Bangkok is in contact with Thai authorities to determine whether Australians have been affected. At this stage we have no information that Australians are among the deceased or seriously injured."

Meanwhile iconic Australian rock star, and Cold Chisel front man, Jimmy Barnes posted a photo from the scene, which detailed how close he came to the deadly blast.

Barnes' close friend and journalist Alan Parkhouse told Fairfax Media that his recollection of the incident, saying a decision to avoid the crowds at the shrine possibly saved their lives.

"Jimmy, (his wife) and I tossed up whether to walk on the footpath past the popular religious shrine on the corner, which was always crowded with worshippers and tourists, and then across the road," he said on Tuesday.

"We opted for the overhead route, a decision that probably saved our lives."

Police have so far confirmed that 19 people were killed in the blast, including 10 Thais and two Chinese nationals. Authorities have estimated that more than 120 others were injured.

The Thai government told media that the attack was intended to harm the city's tourism industry, with the Erawan Shrine being one of the most highly-rated attractions to see in the Thai capital. Endi