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Two bomb explosions hit Bangkok Bank's branches Saturday night

Police were alerted about the explosion at the bank's Silom Road shortly after 9pm. According to police, two men approached on a motorcycle and one them threw a grenade at the building.

The impact of the explosion caused a hole in the road in front of the bank. Some of the bank's windows and a name sign were also damaged.

The driver of the damaged taxi told police that one of the assailants wore a full-size helmet but the pillion rider did not. The pillion rider hurled the grenade at the bank, he said.

At a seperate attack, an explosive was threwn into Bangkok Bank's Prapradaeng branch in Samut Prakarn shortly after 11pm.

The explosion shattered the bank's glass doors, the ceilings and telephone booths at the site.

Witnesses said two suspects riding on a motorcylce threwn the explosive into the bank before escaping.

Another explosive was threwn into Bangkok Bank's Srinakarin Branch but it was dud. There was no security camera there.

Moreover, bomb threats were made for the bank's Suksawat and Puttamonthon IV. Police rushed to scene found no explosives.

The Bangkok Bank has been targetted by the red shirts who alleged the bank executives have had close ties with Privy Councillor chief Gen Prem Tinsulanond. The red shirts rallied in front of the bank's headquarters a few weeks ago.

Thaksin blamed "Amatiya" as being behind the court's rulings against him and behind his ousting.

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PM asks for help from military

The government has asked the armed forces to help maintain peace and order after the bomb attacks at four branches of the Bangkok Bank yesterday, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday.

Mr Abhisit said the bomb attacks were not surprising as the government realizes that some groups are trying to provoke unrest in the country.

“The government will try its best to control the situation even though it is difficult to oversee all risk areas”, the prime minister said.

He confirmed that he has ordered the military troops to help ensure peace and order as requested by police.

Mr Abhisit called the people to help the government in maintaining peace and order, saying the political conflicts should be settled through parliamentary mechanism.

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