BANGKOK, Oct 15 — A Malaysian couple on their honeymoon in Thailand sparked a security alert in Bangkok on Wednesday after their car was found parked in a prohibited area, prompting authorities to call in an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team to inspect the vehicle.
Metropolitan Police Bureau Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom said the Malaysian-registered red car was found parked on the pavement along Sukhumvit 17 Lane in Bangkok’s Lumpini district, raising concerns amid heightened security for the ongoing IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026.
He said Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials spotted the vehicle during a patrol on Wednesday afternoon and alerted the authorities over concerns that it might contain hazardous materials.
