Thai Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said on 6 August that the culprits behind the recent Bangkok bomb explosions come from Thailand's restive south.

Illustrative image (Source: AFP)

Addressing the media, he said the investigation is underway to gather evidence linked to the bombers and the origin of the explosions.

Thai PM and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha said there are nine suspects at large and the police are working to bring them to justice.

A series of explosions occurred at five locations across Bangkok on 2 August, including a government office complex, army headquarters and an electric train station in a business area.

The blasts occurred at a time when the 52^nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings were underway, with foreign ministers from the US, China, Russia, Japan taking part.

No organisation has claimed responsibility for the incidents.

(Source: VNA)