BREAKING: 24 injured in Bangkok hospital bomb explosion

Security operatives at the scene.

Thai capital police has confirmed that no fewer than 24 people have been ‘slightly’ injured after a bomb explosion rocked a hospital in downtown Bangkok on Monday.The incident took place as Thailand marked the three-year anniversary of the May 2014 military coup.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

It was reported that the explosion occurred in a guest room for retired military officials at King Mongkut hospital, and all of the injured are currently receiving treatment.

Investigators found remains of batteries and wires at the scene of the blast, said Srivara Ransibrahmanakul, the deputy national police chief.

Government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said 24 people had been wounded.

He added that three of the wounded received serious shrapnel injuries to the face and neck, but most of the victims had minor wounds.