Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Summary
A Thai court has sentenced two Uyghur men to death for the 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan shrine, which killed 20 people and injured over 120. The investigation and trial lasted ten years, but there are doubts about the case due to problems with the police investigation and unclear evidence.Key Facts
- The bombing occurred on August 17, 2015, at the Erawan shrine, a popular tourist site in Bangkok.
- The attack killed 20 people and injured more than 120.
- Two men of China's Uyghur minority were found guilty and sentenced to death.
- Both men pleaded not guilty throughout the trial.
- The official investigation faced criticism for flaws and for quickly cleaning up the crime scene.
- Some security cameras near the scene were not working during the attack.
- One suspect was caught in Thailand with bomb-making chemicals and a fake passport.
- The case raised questions about possible motives, including a link to the forced return of Uyghur men to China or other political reasons, but officials rejected these theories.
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