Two hurt by 'homemade bomb' in Bangkok as city hosts security summit
Several small explosions were heard in Bangkok in at least three locations and police said two street cleaners had been hurt by what appeared to be a homemade bomb.
There were no other immediate reports of injuries.
Thai police said they were investigating the cause of the explosions. Some explosions were heard at a government office and others near at least two other sites near central Bangkok.
Two people have been injured as several explosions were heard across Bangkok. Getty
Bangkok is currently hosting a regional security meeting of foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their counterparts from world powers including the United States, China and Russia.
Thai police said they had found two fake bombs yesterday near the venue of the regional security meeting.
The packages prompted a brief security scare but were quickly deemed harmless. It was unclear whether the meeting was the target.
The explosions took place as Bangkok is hosting a regional security mission. EPA/AAP
A senior police officer said two street cleaners were injured by what appeared to have been a homemade bomb in the Suan Luang district.
Police said two men had been arrested in connection with the fake bombs. China's top diplomat Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are attending the forum along with other regional and global officials.
Share a tip-off, video or photo with us
