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What happened during the bomb explosions in Bangkok on August 2, 2019?

Bangkok news Bomb explosions Government Complex Chaeng Wattana ASEAN security meeting TM30 controversy Safety in Bangkok Expat concerns in Thailand

Aug 2, 2019

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Just reading some breaking news of 10am, a bomb reportedly exploded at the Government Complex in Chaeng Wattana if anybody is heading out there. Other explosions reported across Bangkok

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On August 2, 2019, breaking news reported multiple bomb explosions in Bangkok, including one at the Government Complex in Chaeng Wattana. Comments from individuals present at the location indicated that while police were responding to the situation, life seemed to continue normally in the area. Some people expressed frustration over the TM30 notification requirement, while additional commentary suggested that the bombings were potentially intended to embarrass Thailand during an important ASEAN security meeting with international figures involved.

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Adam ***********

People are so pissed off with the TM30 thing.

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Werner *******

I'm here at CW now. We saw police, but its business as usual here...

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can kiss the petition goodbye

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Peter ***************

Bombs packed with ball bearings, which are designed to do maximum damage to people. Perhaps designed to embarrass Thailand who are currently hosting the ASEAN security meeting, with Mike Pompeo making speeches.

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Tommi **********

Yep :( I heard there were 3 bombs, but 1 was found before detonated.

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