Malaysia arrests suspects over Bangkok blast

Malaysia has arrested three suspects in connection with the investigation into a bomb blast in central Bangkok last month that killed 20 people, police officials said.

Two Malaysians and a Pakistani national were arrested and were assisting with the investigation, police chief Khalid Abu Bakar told reporters on Monday.

“We believe the suspects can help in the investigation … our arrest was made to assist the Thai police in the Thai bombing investigation,” he said.

“Malaysian and Thai police are working closely in cooperation.”

No group has claimed responsibility for the August 17 attack at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, which killed 20 people, including 14 foreign tourists, among them seven from Hong Kong and mainland China.