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Q78 (CDS-I/2016) Geography › Maps & Locations › Places in news Answer Verified

The Erawan shrine, which witnessed a major bomb blast in August 2015, is located at:

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The Erawan Shrine is a prominent landmark located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand [2]. It is situated at the Ratchaprasong intersection, a major commercial hub in the city center surrounded by luxury hotels and shopping malls [2]. On August 17, 2015, the shrine was the site of a devastating bomb blast that killed approximately 20 to 22 people and injured over 120 others [1]. The shrine is dedicated to the Hindu god Brahma (Phra Phrom) and is a significant cultural site visited by thousands of locals and tourists daily [2]. The 2015 attack was described by Thai authorities as an attempt to damage the nation's tourism industry, as the shrine is particularly popular among visitors from East Asia and China.

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  1. [1] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33984177
  2. [2] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33964384
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