BANGKOK, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister on Friday called for public's patience and unity to help rid of bad people behind the bomb attacks that swept Thailand's middle and south in the past 24 hours.
Prayut made the statement in a special televised program on Friday night right after presiding over Thai Queen's 84-year-old birthday ceremony.
Expressing sorrow for families of the victims, the prime minister has promised that his government would do the utmost to alleviate victims as well as investigate the tragedy.
He said the government would look after the safety of all diplomats and foreigners in the country and fully care for those affected.
Prayut asked the public not to be panic and not to make any assumption as the culprits are still unclear. Time should be given for investigations to proceed.
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