Police: Bombing conducted by 'network'

Erawan Shrine reopens to the public two days after attack as officials continue search for suspects and motive behind deadly explosion

Thailand's national police chief said on Wednesday that a deadly bombing at a central Bangkok shrine was carried out by "a network," as investigators focused on a man seen in a grainy security video leaving a backpack behind just 20 minutes before the explosion.

Police chief Somyot Poompanmoung made the comment before a meeting of national police commanders, saying he was carrying orders from the prime minister who "is worried about the security of people and tourists in Thailand."