Police say two suspects in custody after blast caused by device thrown into crowd during event in Umphang
At least three people have died and dozens were injured after an explosive was thrown into a crowd at a music festival inAn explosive device was thrown into a crowd during an outdoor performance at an annual festival in the town of Umphang, in Tak province, which borders Myanmar, just before midnight on Friday, according to the Association of Umphang Rescue Groups.
Police said at least 48 people had been injured and that charges against the suspects had not yet been pressed because the investigation was continuing. Thanathip Sawangsang, a spokesperson for the defence ministry, said local police reported there had been a fight between rival groups of men before the explosion and that there was no wider security threat. The evidence showed that the explosive device was a homemade bomb, he said.The prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, expressed her condolences to the victims and their families.
The government’s spokesperson, Jirayu Houngsap, said the prime minister had ordered security personnel and relevant agencies in the area to investigate and help those who had been affected.
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