Bangkok bomb-hit Erawan shrine reopens

The shrine in Bangkok which was hit by a deadly explosion on Monday has been reopened to the public.  

At least 20 people died and scores were injured in the attack on the Erawan Shrine, a Hindu site which is also popular with Thai Buddhists. 

Thai police say the main suspect is a young man seen entering the shrine with a backpack and left without it. 

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said the incident was the worst ever attack on Thailand. 

In a separate attack on Tuesday, an explosive was thrown at a pier in Bangkok. No-one was hurt, but the authorities have not ruled out a link between the incidents. 

The shrine reopened with a handful of people arriving to place flowers or light incense in front of the slightly damaged statue of the Hindu god Brahma. 

There appears to be low security in place, with the public free to walk in unchecked.

BBC