The Hindu shrine damaged in last month’s bomb attack in Bangkok has been repaired and restored to public view at a ceremony in the Thai capital.<br /><br /> The Erawan Shrine, which is considered sacred by Thai Buddhists and is also popular with tourists, features a statue of the Hindu god Brahma and was damaged in 12 places.<br /><br /> Worshippers, priests and soldiers attended the ceremony.<br /><br /> Thailand’s Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said it was important to raise people’s morale and restore confidence in their safety.<br /><br /> Twenty people including 14 foreigners were killed and 130 injured by the bomb which exploded in a crowded area on August 17.<br /><br /> Two foreigners have since been detained and several arrest warrants issued. No group has yet claimed responsibility.<br /><br /> Police say a man arrested on Wednesday near the Cambodian border has admitted being close to the scene of the blast.<br /><br /> Fingerprints are said to link him to the room of the suspected bomber.
