Bangkok capital just bombed by terrorists. Many casualties.

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:24:31 -0400

Breaking news. Not much to report at the moment. Please say a prayer for the victims (mostly foreign tourists) and always be aware of your surroundings. There is pure evil in the world, but love will always triumph.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33963280

Bangkok bomb: Deadly blast rocks Thailand capital - BBC News

A bomb explodes close to a popular shrine in the centre of the Thai capital, Bangkok, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 120.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2015 3:27 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:27:58 -0400

Really sad... SFC Mark Merino

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Aug 17 at 2015 3:37 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:37:00 -0400

Seems like terrorism is breaking out all over the world anymore.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Aug 17 at 2015 4:44 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:44:22 -0400

Well let's just keep saying that they are not all bad! Sorry! Done!

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 17 at 2015 5:06 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:06:13 -0400

I have to head out. Please keep the updates coming in. I have friends who retired to that corner of the world.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Aug 18 at 2015 4:30 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 04:30:59 -0400

Thailand sets up 'war room' to hunt Bangkok bombers ...

Thailand's government has set up a "war room" to hunt down those responsible for Monday's deadly bombing of a Bangkok shrine, as the country's defence minister said the attack aimed to target the country's economy.

The explosion, which has killed at least 20 people and injured dozens, detonated around 7pm local time at the crowded Erawan Hindu Shrine in the city's busy commercial district.

Estimates of the number of people injured ranged from 78 to beyond 100, as rescue efforts continued on Tuesday.

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http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/thailand-sets-up-war-room-to-hunt-bangkok-bombers/ar-BBlP0wM

Thailand sets up 'war room' to hunt Bangkok bombers

Defence minister says Monday's bombing targeted tourism, as government said to set up "war room" to coordinate response.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Aug 18 at 2015 4:01 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:01:36 -0400

Bangkok blast: the Hindu shrine beloved by Buddhists ...

The Bangkok shrine hit by a bomb blast Monday was originally built to appease superstitious construction workers and morphed into a popular attraction that typifies the kingdom's unusual blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

Few visitors who make their way to Bangkok's main shopping mall district fail to notice the Erawan Shrine which sits at the foot of a luxury hotel on one of the city's busiest intersections.

The smell of sandalwood incense and the jangle of temple music wafts above the din from the city's gridlocked streets providing a welcome respite for both devotees and curious onlookers.

The shrine itself was erected in 1956 after a string of mishaps befell the construction of a government owned luxury hotel.

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http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/bangkok-blast-the-hindu-shrine-beloved-by-buddhists/ar-BBlQzOh

Bangkok blast: the Hindu shrine beloved by Buddhists

The Bangkok shrine hit by a bomb blast Monday was originally built to appease superstitious construction workers and morphed into a popular attraction that typifies the kingdom's unusual blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2015 6:11 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 06:11:34 -0400

Bangkok recovers quickly though. I went down to the shrine 4 days after the bomb (I'm stationed in BKK at the moment) and it was business as usual. Some clean up is still going on and the surrounding malls have increased security but it has not deterred people from worshipping/visiting the Erawan shrine.

Response by SrA Jimmy Conant made Jun 12 at 2017 7:11 AM

SrA Jimmy Conant — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 07:11:24 -0400

This was horrible its been real quiet lately. Up in khon kaen where I am its sleepy like.