태국 법원, 방콕 사원 폭탄 테러 용의자 두 명에 사형 선고

A court in Thailand gave a death sentence to two men this week. They were convicted of a bombing at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok. This shrine is very famous and many people visit it.

The explosion happened eleven years ago. It was a terrible day. Twenty people lost their lives in the attack. One hundred and twenty other people were injured. Some people were very sick. Others had broken bones or cuts.

After the bombing, police began to look for the men responsible. The investigation took many years. Police collected evidence and talked to many witnesses. A witness is someone who saw what happened.

The trial started in court. The judge heard all the evidence. Lawyers for the government presented their case. Lawyers for the men presented their defense. This is the legal process in Thailand.

Now the court has made its decision. The judge found both men guilty. The punishment is death. This is the most serious punishment in Thailand.

The families of the dead people may feel some peace now. Justice means punishing people who do wrong things. Many people in Thailand feel sad about this old tragedy. They hope this decision brings closure to the community.

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.