The area in front of the National Theatre is sealed after an explosive device went off on Monday night. (Photo from Max, @fm91trafficpro twitter account)Two women were slightly injured after an explosive device went off in front of the National Theatre on Monday night. The object went off at 8.30pm near Sanam Luang and police said two women were slightly injured. They were sent for treatment at a makeshift hospital tent operated by the army at Sanam Luang. Officials have not identified the device but a picture indicated that it was a pipe bomb.

Source: Bangkok Post May 15, 2017 14:37 UTC