At least three people have reportedly died and dozen others injured after an explosive was thrown into a crowd at a music festival in Thailand.
This is as Thai Police confirmed on Saturday that two suspects are in custody following the blast caused by a device thrown into crowd during event in Umphang
According to the Association of Umphang Rescue Groups (AURG), an 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.
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.
A spokesperson for the Defence Ministry, Thanathip Sawangsang 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.
Tak province has a heavy military presence in its border areas, including in Umphang.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has 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. – With agency report
