Thai Enquirer
Lawyers to Appeal Death Sentences in Erawan Shrine Bombing Case
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Lawyers for two ethnic Uyghur men sentenced to death over the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing said they would appeal the ruling, arguing that evidence presented by the defense showed one defendant entered Thailand only after the attack and that key issues were not fully considered by the court.
Key facts
- The Criminal Court on Thursday sentenced Adem Karadag, also known as Bilal Mohammed, and Mairaili Yusufu, also known as Yusufu Mieraili, to death for their roles in the Aug
- The attack killed 20 people, including 14 foreign nationals and six Thais, and injured more than 120 others
- The verdict comes nearly 11 years after the bombing following a lengthy trial involving hundreds of witnesses.
- Prosecutors said Karadag planted a backpack containing an improvised explosive device at the shrine, while Yusufu assembled the bomb, procured the materials and delivered it to Karadag.
Summary
The Criminal Court on Thursday sentenced Adem Karadag, also known as Bilal Mohammed, and Mairaili Yusufu, also known as Yusufu Mieraili, to death for their roles in the Aug. 17, 2015 bombing at Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine. The court also fined each defendant 1,000 baht for carrying a weapon in a public place.
Prosecutors said Karadag planted a backpack containing an improvised explosive device at the shrine, while Yusufu assembled the bomb, procured the materials and delivered it to Karadag.