The Latest on Bangkok: Thai leader to expedite investigation
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says the investigation into Monday's bomb blast that killed 20 people and wounded scores of others at a Bangkok shrine will be expedited.
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says his government has accepted an offer from the U.S. ambassador for facial recognition technology in the investigation into Monday's bomb attack that killed 20 people.
Thai police have also raised a reward for the main bombing suspect who appears in the security camera video at the Erawan shrine shortly before the bomb went off.
Doves have been released at the Erawan shrine where a bomb blast on Monday evening killed 20 people and wounded nearly 130 others.
Thai police are stepping up patrols in a bid to ensure jittery tourists that it's safe to visit the kingdom.
Winthai also told reporters Friday that police are in the process of tracking and arresting those sharing information on social media that create panic and confusion.
Among those taking part in the ceremonies honoring the victims of Monday's bomb blast at the Erawan shrine are Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Sikh and Hindu religious leaders.