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| British national killed in Bangkok bombing | British national killed in Bangkok bombing |
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| A British national was among at least 20 people killed in Monday's bomb attack in Bangkok, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed. | A British national was among at least 20 people killed in Monday's bomb attack in Bangkok, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed. |
| He said the female Briton was a Hong Kong resident and that British Embassy staff in Thailand were "assisting her family at this very difficult time". | He said the female Briton was a Hong Kong resident and that British Embassy staff in Thailand were "assisting her family at this very difficult time". |
| Mr Hammond said Britons in Thailand should check the Foreign Office website for the latest travel advice. | Mr Hammond said Britons in Thailand should check the Foreign Office website for the latest travel advice. |
| Thai police have released images of a suspect they want to question. | Thai police have released images of a suspect they want to question. |
| Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "Deeply saddened to hear a British national was killed in the horrific Bangkok bombing. My thoughts are with her family & all those affected." | |
| Nine foreigners were among those killed in the attack at the Erawan Hindu shrine. More than 120 people were injured. | |
| 'Abhorrent act' | 'Abhorrent act' |
| Mr Hammond called it a "callous act of violence against completely innocent and unsuspecting members of the public". | |
| He said: "My thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones, and with the Thai people. | He said: "My thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones, and with the Thai people. |
| "Foreign Office officials are in close contact with the Thai authorities and have offered UK assistance in the investigation of this abhorrent act." | "Foreign Office officials are in close contact with the Thai authorities and have offered UK assistance in the investigation of this abhorrent act." |
| The Foreign Office is not advising Britons against travel to Bangkok, though it says people should "take extra care". |