Thai authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with a bomb explosion during an annual festival in the northern province of Tak, which left three people dead and 48 injured, police said on Saturday (December 14).
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| Residents flee the site of a bomb blast targeting a festival in Thailand’s northern Tak province on the evening of December 13. |
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According to National Police spokesperson Archayont Kraithong, an initial investigation revealed that one of the suspects confessed to carrying the explosive device, adding that the motive came from grievances on the part of the two suspects towards a group of young people. local.
In a message posted on social media, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her deepest condolences to the families of those who died and were injured in the explosion that occurred on Friday, December 13 shortly before midnight.
The Prime Minister ordered the police and security agencies to promptly investigate the incident, apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice, and direct relevant authorities to strengthen security measures at all times. Upcoming festivals to ensure public safety.
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