Explosive Devices Found on Pattaya Beach Road

[reader]

From Pattaya News

A loud explosion rocked Pattaya’s Beach Road on Wednesday night, January 31st, causing panic among locals and tourists.

Upon arrival, authorities found a chaotic scene with residents and tourists shaken by the blast. Eyewitnesses, including 40-year-old motorcycle taxi driver Mr. Suwit Srichantuek, described the harrowing scene. Mr. Suwit stated that he was picking up a traffic cone when a loud explosion erupted, followed by the sight of a ping-pong ball-like object falling from the cone. The explosion caused panic, with people fleeing the area.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported in the incident. However, a second explosive device, roughly the size of a hand grenade and wrapped in black duct tape, was found hidden in another traffic cone near the initial blast site. The EOD unit immediately cordoned off the area and removed the device for disposal in a remote location.

Authorities are currently attempting to identify the suspect who hid the devices, commonly called ping pong bombs and often used by rival teen gangs, in the cones.

[dscrtsldnbi]

First reports show pictures of a so-called 'ping-pong bomb' inside a traffic cone. Allegedly, they are widely used by teenage gangs to settle scores.

[floridarob]

2 hours ago, dscrtsldnbi said:

First reports show pictures of a so-called 'ping-pong bomb' inside a traffic cone. Allegedly, they are widely used by teenage gangs to settle scores.

Another ping pong show to worry about running into by accident 🙄

[vinapu]

I was there and did not hear anything. This is what happens when one chooses his night companion wisely

[10tazione]

5 hours ago, vinapu said:

night companion

I suppose there also was some kind of explosion/eruption?

[vinapu]

1 hour ago, 10tazione said:

I suppose there also was some kind of explosion/eruption?

What happens in Pattaya stays in Pattaya but this is not to say you are incorrect