Malaysian couple questioned over 7 fuel cans near IMF meetings

A Malaysian honeymoon couple inadvertently sparked a bomb scare in Bangkok on Wednesday when their car was discovered parked in a prohibited area, leading to an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team to inspect the vehicle. The Metropolitan Police Bureau Commissioner, Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom, reported that the Malaysian-registered red car was found on Sukhumvit 17 Lane in Bangkok's Lumpini district, raising security concerns due to the ongoing IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026.

Upon inspection, EOD officers discovered seven fuel containers containing a total of 40 liters of petrol, but no illegal items. The couple, who arrived in Thailand on October 11 for their honeymoon, explained that they purchased extra fuel in Malaysia due to unfamiliarity with local routes and intended to carry a reserve for emergencies.

They had parked at the location to visit a shopping mall after being advised by a local taxi driver that parking was permitted there. Despite the initial alarm, the vehicle was found to be in compliance with legal limits, and the couple was fined 2,000 baht (approximately RM243.25) for parking in a no-parking zone.

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