Thais probe blast near party headquarters

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Thais probe blast near party headquarters

BANGKOK, (UPI) -- Thailand's deputy prime minister says an investigation will determine whether an explosion near Bhumjaithai Party headquarters was politically motivated.

Suthep Thaugsuban declined to comment on Tuesday's blast until police have concluded their investigation, the Thai News Agency reported Wednesday.

Suthep said some groups are attempting to stir up disturbances for political gain but warned that the government will prevent any incidents.

He said he has instructed metropolitan police to closely monitor high-risk areas.

"Before that (the incident), we were trying to monitor places at risk but the security operation is difficult to cover a number of targeted areas," he said.

The deputy leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, Boonjong Wongtrairat, said the party has called an urgent meeting to discuss security measures.
 
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