Thai authorities claim progress in bombing probe

August 22, 2015 02:42 pm | Updated April 02, 2016 03:28 pm IST - BANGKOK:

Multi-denominational religious leaders pray in Bangkok on Friday at a religious ceremony for the bombing victims at a plaza across from the Erawan Shrine at Rajprasong intersection, the scene of Monday's blast. Religious ceremonies were held to honour the victims of the deadly bombing.

Multi-denominational religious leaders pray in Bangkok on Friday at a religious ceremony for the bombing victims at a plaza across from the Erawan Shrine at Rajprasong intersection, the scene of Monday's blast. Religious ceremonies were held to honour the victims of the deadly bombing.

Thai authorities have said they are making progress in their investigation into Monday’s bombing in central Bangkok and that the city’s security situation has stabilised.

Still, the authorities on Saturday called on citizens to be alert for suspicious packages and not to spread rumours on social media.

Col. Winthai Suvaree, a spokesman for Thailand’s ruling junta, also said closed circuit television was used to learn the transportation route the suspected bomber took to and from the site of the attack, which killed 20 people.

New surveillance video

Meanwhile, new surveillance video has surfaced that may be related to a second blast Tuesday at Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Police say they’ve reached no conclusions about the footage, which shows a man kicking a package into the water, but are seeking him for questioning.

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