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No one has publicly claimed responsibility for the attack, sparking an array of theories about who might be behind it.

Much remains unknown about the man arrested Saturday, including his true name and nationality and his motive.

Thai police on Wednesday said they called in two or three people – mostly foreigners – for questioning as they search for the suspect, according to the AP. The central Bangkok shrine reopened Wednesday to the public after Monday’s bomb blast as authorities…

The chief suspect is “an unnamed male foreigner”, according to an arrest warrant issued Wednesday by a Thai court. Authorities appear to have few solid leads and have given confusing and sometimes contradictory statements on the investigation.

National police chief General Somyot Poompanmoung said the attack was carried out by a “network”. Police released several photos of the man, with and without the backpack, as well as a detailed sketch, and asked the public to provide information about him.