The incident was reported to Phuket police around 5:35pm. Officers from Phuket City Police, along with forensic and bomb disposal teams, rushed to the scene in front of house on Ratsadanuson Rd.
Upon arrival, police discovered remnants of four self-assembled explosive devices submerged in water inside car tires. The bomb squad safely retrieved the materials for forensic examination. Two people, identified as relatives of the homeowner, sustained minor shrapnel wounds to their legs.
According to the homeowner, he initially found five suspicious black objects placed inside old car tyres under a tree next to his relative’s house. Believing them to be harmless, he moved them in front of his own house. Moments later, his brother-in-law and sister inspected the bags more closely, causing one of the devices to explode.
Investigators later reviewed CCTV footage from last Thursday (June 12), which showed four teenagers arriving on motorcycles and placing the suspected explosive devices under the tree before fleeing the scene.
Police say they are working urgently to identify and apprehend the suspects involved. The motive for planting the devices remains under investigation.
Police also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects to police immediately.