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Bangkok bomb: Deadly blast rocks Thailand capital
A bomb has exploded close to a shrine in the centre of Thailand's capital, Bangkok, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 80.
The Erawan Shrine is a major tourist attraction and foreigners, including Chinese, were said to be among the casualties.
No-one has yet said they carried out the attack.
Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwong said the bomb had "targeted foreigners... to damage tourism and the economy".
The Nation TV channel quoted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha as saying the government would set up a "war room" to co-ordinate its response.
Nation put the death toll as high as 27, saying at least three foreigners were killed, but there has been no official confirmation.