Thailand Remembers Shrine Blast Victims With Ceremony

Ceremonies were held Friday at the Bangkok shrine hit by this week's deadly bombing, as Thai officials continued to make confusing statements about the search for the attackers. High-ranking Thai officials and religious figures attended the multi-faith ceremony to remember the 22 people killed in the Monday bombing at the Erawan shrine, the country's worst attack in recent memory. Authorities have stepped up security patrols at tourist sites and other areas across the capital...

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