Explosion drama at Thai festival: three dead and dozens of injuries!

Explosion drama at Thai festival: three dead and dozens of injuries!

In a tragic incident at a festival in the Thai province of Tak, at least three people were killed and dozens of others were injured. The explosion occurred around 11:30 p.m. (local time) near a dance stage when a stranger threw an improvised explosive device into the crowd, as local media reported. According to the police, two young people aged 16 and 17 were arrested as a suspect, and it is believed that a dispute between rival groups has led to this devastating attack. The Tak region is located on the border with Myanmar and is known for its numerous celebrations.

reactions and investigations

The Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has spoken out of the members of the victims on platform X and commissioned the security authorities to examine the incident. It is important to hold those responsible for accounting and prevent such incidents in the future. The exact background of the explosion is currently still unclear, but the authorities concerned work with high pressure on the clarification to avoid further tragedies, such as Bluewin.ch reported.

This incident not only shocked the local community, but also the entire nation, which has recently experienced a wave of security concerns. The investigators are faced with the challenge of fathoming the motifs behind this cruel perpetrator and ensuring the security at future events, such as Oe24.at reported.