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At least 1 dead in blast in Surat Thani of Thailand

Xinhua, August 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

Two bomb blasts in the southern Surat Thani Province early Friday killed at least one person and injured at least two, Thai media reported.

The first bomb exploded in front of the local marine police station at about 8:00 a.m. local time and caused several injuries, while the second bomb exploded 30 minutes later in front of the provincial police station, causing one death and several injuries, Thai media Khomchadleuk reported.

The first bomb was buried near a tree in front of the local marine police station, and exploded soon after a ritual of offering foods to monks and celebrating Thai Queen Sirikit's 84th birthday, or the Mother's Day, according to Thai media Springnews.

Another two bomb exploded in Patong of Phuket Province Friday morning as well, injuring at least one. Enditem