A bomb has exploded close to a shrine in the centre of Thailand's capital, Bangkok, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 80. The Erawan Shrine, which was crowded at the time, is a major tourist attraction and foreigners, including Chinese, are among the casualties. No-one has yet said they carried out the attack. Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said the bombers had "targeted foreigners... to damage tourism and the economy Bangkok bomb: Deadly blast rocks Thailand capital - BBC News
