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New CCTV footage from Thailand has emerged, showing the moment a second bomb exploded in the capital, Bangkok, a day after a large blast near the Erawan Hindu Shrine killed at least 22 people. New CCTV footage from Thailand has emerged, appearing to show the moment a second bomb exploded in the capital, Bangkok, a day after a large blast near the Erawan Hindu Shrine killed at least 22 people.
  Thai police reported a second explosion in Bangkok, with no injuries, with reports suggesting witnesses saw an explosive device thrown from the Sathorn bridge, bouncing into the water and exploding.
  The second bomb came a day after the initial deadly blast on Monday evening which injured over 140 people and was described as the country's worst attack in its history by the Thai Prime Minister.
The images, captured on CCTV near the Erawan Hindu Shrine shortly before the suspected pipe bomb detonated at around 7pm local time, appear to show a young man dressed in a yellow T-shirt carrying a rucksack. Authorities have now released images, captured on CCTV near the Erawan Hindu Shrine shortly before the suspected pipe bomb detonated at around 7pm local time, appearing to show a young man dressed in a yellow T-shirt carrying a rucksack. He is sought after by police in relation to the Monday explosion.
No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, believed to have been aimed at disrupting Bangkok’s bustling tourist industry. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, believed to have been aimed at Bangkok’s tourist industry.
At a press conference, national police chief Somyot Pumpanmuang said the unidentified man could be a Thai national or foreigner.At a press conference, national police chief Somyot Pumpanmuang said the unidentified man could be a Thai national or foreigner.
"That man was carrying a backpack and walked past the scene at the time of the incident. But we need to look at the before and after CCTV footage to see if there is a link," Mr Somyot told reporters. "That man was carrying a backpack and walked past the scene at the time of the incident. But we need to look at the before and after CCTV footage to see if there is a link," Mr Somyot said.
The release of the images - which have been widely shared online - follows remarks by the defence minister Prawit Wonsuwan. Earlier, he told reporters that authorities had a “much clearer” idea of the identity of the attacks but stressed he was unable to reveal more details. The release of the images follows remarks by the defence minister Prawit Wonsuwan. Earlier, he told reporters that authorities had a “much clearer” idea of the identity of the attacks but stressed he was unable to reveal more details.
Authorities are remaining tight-lipped on the possible identities behind the attack. Police said on Monday they had not ruled out any group, including elements opposed to the military government who took power in a coup last year.Authorities are remaining tight-lipped on the possible identities behind the attack. Police said on Monday they had not ruled out any group, including elements opposed to the military government who took power in a coup last year.
Officers have noted that the attack has not matched previous tactics of southern Muslim insurgents who are fighting a low-level insurgency with authorities. They rarely attack outside their heartland. Additional reporting by the AP
Additional reporting by Reuters