Explosion in Bangkok rocks popular tourist area

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  • 9 years ago
WARNING: Graphic imageryThai officials say a bomb went off in a major intersection in central Bangkok on Monday evening, leaving at least a dozen people dead and scores more injured.The explosion took place around 7 p.m. local time at the Erawan Shrine in the Ratchaprasong neighborhood of Bangkok, which is a popular area for tourists and home to luxury hotels and high-end shopping.

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