Wisma Putra identifies Malaysians injured in Bangkok blast

A general view shows the scene where a bomb was detonated on 17 August outside Erawan Shrine, in central of Bangkok, Thailand. - EPA.

PETALING JAYA: Two Malaysians were also injured in the bomb blast in Bangkok on Monday, Wisma Putra has confirmed.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said the two have been identified as Tan Rui Hun and Tan Kim Siok.

“Tan Rui Hun is currently admitted to Hua Chiew Hospital while Tan Kim Siok has been discharged after receiving treatment,” it said.

The Ministry also confirmed the identities of the two Malaysians killed as Lim Saw Gek and her son, Neoh Jai Jun.

“Their bodies are currently being placed at the Police General Hospital there for a post-mortem,” it said.

The Ministry added that it would keep close contact with the Malaysian Embassy and the local authorities in Bangkok in rendering necessary consular assistance for the victim and their families.

Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha said Monday that the bomb planted at the Erawan Shrine, popular with tourists and Thais, was the “worst ever attack” on the kingdom.

Police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri said “the bomb aimed at killing as many people as possible as the shrine is crowded at around 6 to 7 pm.”