Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday morning called an urgent meeting of security and intelligence units to discuss the overall situation following the bombing in Soi Rang Nam early this morning, reports said.

“The meeting is for discussion and assessment of the current situation. I want to know what each of the security and intelligence units is doing or responsible for, and how they can effectively maintain peace and order.

“I wante to assure the Thai people that the government is capable of keeping the situation under control,” Gen Prawit said.

The defence minister said the intelligence agences were all doing their jobs well. There was no need for big changes.

Asked about the Soi Rang Nam bombing this morning, Gen Prawit admitted that he was concerned the situation would escalate. He affirmed that the government is not at ease and will put all its efforts into ensuring national security.

Asked who are behind the bomb attacks in the capital, the minister admitted he had no idea, but he felt there are  some people who do not want the country to be at peace. He did not know whether the bomb attacks are  politically motivated.