What happened during the bomb explosions in Bangkok on August 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.

Adam *********** · Answer

People are so pissed off with the TM30 thing.

Werner ******* · Answer

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

John ******** · Answer

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Peter *************** · Answer

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 ********** · Answer

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

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

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