Political demonstrations and protests are common in Bangkok . While most events since 1992 had been peaceful , the series of protests since 2006 have often turned violent . Demonstrations during March – May 2010 ended in a crackdown in which 92 were killed , including armed and unarmed protesters , security forces , civilians and journalists . Terrorist incidents have also occurred in Bangkok , most notably the 2015 Bangkok bombing at the Erawan shrine , and also a series of bombings on the 2006 – 07 New Year 's Eve
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