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Two sentenced to death in Bangkok bombing

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Updated 11.6.2026
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Bangkok *Yusufu Mieraili Thailand Erawan shrine bombing 2015 Bangkok bombing

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Jun 11 Evening

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Al JazeeraJun 11

Two sentenced to death in Bangkok bombing

Two men have received death sentences in connection with the 2015 Erawan shrine bombing in Thailand. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 20 people and injured over 100 others. The sentences were handed down by a court in Bangkok. The article does not provide further details regarding the identities of the men, their alleged motives, or the specific charges they faced. This legal decision addresses a significant act of violence that occurred in 2015.

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The Guardian - World NewsJun 11

Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing

A Thai court has sentenced two Uyghur men, Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili, to death for their involvement in the 2015 bombing at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok. The attack killed 20 people and injured 120, with victims including individuals from mainland China and Hong Kong. The court found the defendants guilty of multiple offenses, including premeditated murder. The men's lawyers stated they will appeal the verdict, citing that the court did not consider all defense factors and noting the lengthy process to reach trial. While no group claimed responsibility, security experts suggested the bombing was retaliation for the deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand. China's foreign ministry spokesperson expressed support for the verdict.

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Two men were sentenced to death in relation to the 2015 Thai Erawan shrine bombing.

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The 2015 Thai Erawan shrine bombing resulted in 20 fatalities.

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The 2015 Thai Erawan shrine bombing injured over 100 people.

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A Thai court sentenced two Uyghur men to death for the 2015 Bangkok bombing that killed 20 people.

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The convicted men, Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili, deny all charges and will appeal the sentence.

— Chamroen Panompakakorn (lawyer)

Jun 11 Morning

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BBC News - WorldJun 11

Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

A Thai court has sentenced two men to death for their involvement in the 2015 bombing of the Erawan shrine in Bangkok, which killed twenty people and injured 120. The investigation was complicated by the rapid cleanup of the scene and non-functioning security cameras. Police identified two suspects from grainy video footage, one seen leaving a backpack at the shrine and another kicking a second bomb into a canal. Bilal Mohammad, identified as a Uyghur, was arrested with bomb-making chemicals and a forged passport, while Yusufu Mierali, also identified as Uyghur, was apprehended in Cambodia. Initially, police stated neither man planted the bomb, but later charged Bilal Mohammad with the crime, despite his differing appearance from the suspect in the video. Arrest warrants were issued for thirteen others, some of whom had left the country.

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Al JazeeraJun 11

Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing

A Thai court has sentenced two men to death for their involvement in the August 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan shrine. The attack killed 20 people and injured over 100. The court convicted the two ethnically Uighur men, identified as Yusufu Mieraili and Bilal Mohammed, of premeditated and attempted murder for planting the bomb. The ruling, which has been long-delayed, imposed the death penalty as the harshest available punishment for their actions. Both defendants, who are Chinese nationals, have denied the charges and plan to appeal the sentence. The case involved extensive testimony and witnesses, with the trial process taking over a decade.

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South China Morning PostJun 11

Thai court sentences 2 Chinese Uygur men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing

A Thai court has sentenced two ethnic Chinese Uygur men, Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili, to death for their involvement in the 2015 bombing of Bangkok's Erawan shrine. The attack, which occurred on August 17, 2015, was the deadliest in recent Bangkok history, killing 20 people, including tourists from China, Malaysia, and Singapore. Mohammed was arrested after bomb-making materials were found at an address he used, while Mieraili was apprehended in Cambodia two weeks later. The bombing caused significant carnage in the heart of Bangkok during rush hour.

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Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing.

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The blast occurred at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok.

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Bilal Mohammad was found hiding with bomb-making chemicals and a forged passport.

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Yusufu Mierali was apprehended in Cambodia and handed over to Thailand.

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Thai police initially stated neither of the arrested men was the person who planted the bomb.

— Thai police