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I generally agree with Eugen Simion 14 that "Bangkok" would be a better descriptor in the article title. Since there haven't been other bombings in the city this year, Bangkok should be specific enough. The name Ratchaprasong is unfamiliar to most readers, and while it's too early to judge common usage, international news reports all use Bangkok in their headlines. --Paul_012 (talk) 14:51, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

• Strong support rename. No other attack there this year. All media called this attack Bangkok bombing. - EugεnS¡m¡on(14) ® 14:55, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The above is wrong - there was a double bomb attack at the Siam BTS station in February this year. [1] Prioryman (talk) 15:12, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

However, it was a minor incident, with only one injured. - EugεnS¡m¡on(14) ® 15:30, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with the rename as well. All other media has been calling this as Bangkok blast Yienshawn (talk) 16:41, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

• Support. Most media are calling this a Bangkok bomb attack. Although there was a bomb attack earlier this year, it wasn't that significant, and definitely not as significant as compared to this. TheInfernoX (talk) 18:01, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
• Pinging article creator Cantab12. --Paul_012 (talk) 18:04, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Not got a strong opinion. It's definitely not the first bombing in Bangkok this year and the current title is precise but I guess "Bangkok bombing" is catchy.Cantab12 (talk) 18:34, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

• Oppose renaming. As pointed out above, this isn't the first attack this year, so arguments about significance are misplaced. Prioryman (talk) 19:55, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. Not heard of Ratchaprasong and not heard any media or news outlets using it. Should either be "2015 Bangkok bombing" or "Erawan Shrine bombing". --TBM10 (talk) 21:08, 17 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. I've not heard of Ratchaprasong until I came to this page and I stayed across the road from the bomb site 4 times in the last 6 months. The district name Chidlom or the city name, Bangkok, would be more appropriate. Thepm (talk) 02:57, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. WP:COMMONNAME.--RioHondo (talk) 03:09, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. per above. Inter&anthro (talk) 03:13, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. Since another bomb happend few hours ago at Sathon Pier (7 km from Ratchprasong Intersection), I believe the name should be changed to Bangkok. --Manop - TH (talk) 08:55, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]