RPG and M79 hit Dusit Thani Hotel!
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Dusit Thani tells all customers to check out by noon following RPG attacks (Nation)
Three RPG rockets were fired at the Dusit Thani Hotel late Sunday night, prompting evacuation of tourists and reporters staying inside.
One of the rockets caused fire but was quickly put out.
Later in the morning, the hotel told all customers to check out by noon for their own safety.
The rockets landed on the 21st and 17th floors.
Only skeleton of staffs would remain working.
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