Thai police hint at possible bomb attack on Bangkok tourist spots, increase security

‘Thai authorities have hinted that Bangkok, one of the major tourist destinations in the country, may be the target of some terrorist groups. The report comes following attacks in August which left several dead, including holiday-makers.
Information that an armed group was plotting an attack in a province near the Thai capital was released by Thawip Netniyom, chief of Thailand’s National Security Council, on Tuesday.
“Why target Bangkok? They [the attackers] probably want to make an impact,” Netniyom said, as cited by Thai media.’
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