Terror Attack in Thailand

Two bombs exploded in the seaside resort town in Thailand on Thursday, killing one and injuring more than 20 others, authorities said. One Thai woman was killed during the blasts at Hua Hin, about 125 miles south-west of Bangkok, local police chief Sittichai Srisopacharoenrat told NBC News. Another 23 people - including 11 foreigners - were injured in the dual blasts at Hua Hin, hospital officials told NBC News, adding that no Americans were among the dead or wounded. Among the foreigners were three Dutch nationals, according to the hospital officials. The bombs went off in bar and pub areas of the resort within a half hour of each other, Police Lieutenant Chaiyot Thisawong told NBC News. The bombs were improvised explosive devices (IEDs), he said, adding that cell phones had been used to detonate the bombs. The second bomb was hidden inside a plant pot, he added. That bomb exploded near a bar around 10:20 p.m. local time, killing the woman, local deputy police chief Samer Yousamran told Reuters. Police are investigating and as yet do not know the motive or the identity of the bombers, he said. The explosions happened ahead of a public holiday on Friday to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit, according to Reuters. Hua Hin is a popular upscale Thai resort south of Bangkok and many people will have gone there for the holiday weekend.