Thailand: Bomb blast at military hospital injures 24 people

At least 24 people were wounded in a bomb blast at Phramongkutklao military hospital in the Thai capital city of Bangkok on May 22.
Thailand: Bomb blast at military hospital injures 24 people ảnh 1Police check the room where a bomb went off at Phramongkutklao Hospital. (Source: Royal Thai Police)

Hanoi(VNA) – At least 24 people were wounded in a bomb blast at Phramongkutklaomilitary hospital in the Thai capital city of Bangkok on May 22.

Thailand’s DeputyNational Police Chief General Srivara Rangsibhramanakul affirmed that a bombexploded at the hospital’s front desk.

Most of theinjured were retired military officers who were waiting to receive medicine.

After the blast,police discovered pieces that used to create the bomb.

There was noclaim of responsibility for the bomb attack.-VNA

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