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Bangkok bomb suspect 'has fled to Turkey'

A key suspect in the Bangkok bombing has fled to Turkey, say police in Thailand.

Earlier on Monday, two men and a woman were detained in Malaysia in connection with last month's bomb blast which killed 20 and injured more than 120..

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New footage captures moment Bangkok bomb exploded

Footage captured by a person walking near the Bangkok bomb blast site has been released.

Warning: Some viewers may find the content of this video upsetting.

Pictures from MGTV

The clip shows people walking along a walkway before a huge explosion nearby.

A flash of light is seen and then people are heard screaming and running.

At the end of the footage, a bright light can be seen that appears to be a fire burning following the explosion, which occurred by the Erawan shrine in the centre of the Thai capital.

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