Dear friends, We would like to inform you about the new problem facing Pakistani Christians after the recent bomb blast. Pakistani Christians have been afraid as Thailand authorities have been advised to crackdown on all illegal immigration, which includes all asylum seekers and refugees as Thailand has no UN Conventions for asylum. This will affect the large number of Pakistani Christians that make up the largest body of asylum seekers in Thailand - estimated by the UN at 4000. A bomb blast in the center of Bangkok at 12 noon on Monday, Thailand has been described as the "worst-ever attack" in the country by the presiding Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha. The explosion killed twenty people, many of whom were foreigner s, who were visiting a popular tourist location - Hindu Erawan shrine. In a separate attack in Bangkok, an explosive device was thrown from a pier but caused no injuries. Our representative Mr. John told us there are many Pakistani Christian asylum seekers facing fear of police after this bombing. The Army and police are together checking illegal people in Bangkok Thailand. They do not have any safety. There was no safety in Pakistan. They fled to find peaceful lives but they are continuing to struggle due to discrimination and persecution. Mr. Peter Bhatti Chairman ICV said: "This terrorist attack has caused great pain to the people of Thailand. I pray for the victims that God give them patience and a good recovery for all survivors. I hope offenders are caught and brought to justice. But on the other hand many Pakistani Christian asylum seekers are suffering due to the bomb blast. There is high alert and crackdown on all illegal immigrants including all asylum seekers and refugees while Thai Police do not accept the UNHCR asylum seeker certificate. We pray that this matter will be resolved soon. International Christian Voice, Canada