Bangkok bombing suspect admits to possession of explosives
One of the two men arrested over the bombing at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok last month admitted to possessing explosives, Thai police said on September 7.
Yusufu Mieraili was arrested last week in Sa Kaeo province bordering Cambodia (Photo: Reuters)One of the two men arrested over the bombing at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok last month admitted to possessing explosives, Thai police said on September 7.
National police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri told the press that the suspect, Yusufu Mieraili who was arrested last week in Sa Kaeo province bordering Cambodia, confessed to the charge.
Police have not revealed his nationality though he was caught in possession of a Chinese passport with a birthplace listed as Xinjiang.
The other man, Adem Karadag, has already been charged with the crime after he was caught in a flat in a Bangkok suburb with bomb-making paraphernalia and dozens of fake Turkish passports.
Thai police said neither man was the culprit of the bombing on August 17 at the Erawan shrine, but the pair could be involved in the network blamed for the attack, which killed 20 people and injured more than 120 others.-VNA
You should also see
InfographicQuang An listed among the coolest streets in the world
Quang An Street in Tay Ho district, Hanoi, has been listed among the 30 coolest streets in the world by the British travel magazine Time Out.
See more
Culture - Sports
ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition 2024 to promote friendship
The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will collaborate with relevant agencies to organise the ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition 2024.
ASEAN
Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued hot weather warnings for 14 areas across the country, particularly in the states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak and Sabah.
World
China, Thailand forge alliance for moon exploration
China and Thailand have inked preliminary agreements to collaborate on the peaceful exploration and use of space, as well as on the development of international lunar research stations.
World
MICHELIN Guide Thailand expands to Chon Buri
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced an exciting expansion for the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025, which will now include Chon Buri province.
World
Malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon
Malaysia is gearing up for greener skies once the carbon levy collection by the airlines comes into effect as soon as the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) makes the necessary review, according to Assoc Prof Major Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian, an aviation and aerospace expert.
