Deadly bomb blast hits Bangkok

A bomb has exploded close to a shrine in the centre of the Thai capital, Bangkok, police say.

Local reports suggest at least 12 people have died and at least 20 more have been injured.

The BBC's Jonathan Head, who is at the scene, says there is a huge amount of chaos, with body parts scattered everywhere.

The attack took place close to the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok's central Chidlom district.

The explosion occurred at about 19:00 local time (12:00 GMT), with
No-one has yet said they carried out the attack.

Some reports said foreign tourists may have been among the casualties.

The Bangkok Post quotes police as saying at least one more bomb has been made safe by officers in the Ratchaprasong area.

The explosion occurred at about 19:00 local time (12:00 GMT), with
No-one has yet said they carried out the attack.

Some reports said foreign tourists may have been among the casualties.

The Bangkok Post quotes police as saying at least one more bomb has been made safe by officers in the Ratchaprasong area.

BBC