The attack occurred on Friday just before midnight local time Umphang district in northern Thailand – the BBC reported on Saturday. According to witnesses, the cargo was left behind thrown into the crowd dancing in front of the stage.
As a result of the attack, three people were killed and 48 were injured. Police said six people were in critical condition.
Explosion at a festival in Thailand. Two people were detained
Initial findings indicate that it was used in the attack homemade explosive device. Arrested two suspectsbut no charges have been brought against them yet. The festival was attended by approximately 8-9 thousand people.
Thanathip Sawangsang, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, told The Associated Press that according to local police there was a fight before the explosion between rival groups of men.
Premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed condolences to the families of those killed and injured. She also informed that she ordered the police to find out the cause of the attack and increasing the number of officers supervising this type of events.