We need to halt Isis quickly or religious hatred will spread further

It is not clear yet who was responsible for yesterday’s bombing in Bangkok but it would not be surprising if Islamic extremists admitted it or were identified as the culprits in the outrage which left at least 27 people dead and many more injured. At least three foreigners died.

There may be other interests involved but a litany of recent atrocities all around the world suggest it is reasonable to assume that Isis or one of its franchise terror organisations were behind the attack at the Erawan Hindu shrine.

Isis have, like many others, made terror their primary weapon and have worked especially hard to ensure that the full potential of social media is utilised to ensure that those who would oppose them know that they are ready to be as brutal and as savage as any of history’s tyrants.