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Thailand grenade attack injures scores of people
A grenade blast wounded more than 50 protesters in Bangkok on Sunday.
- Agencies
- Published: 08:38 November 30, 2008
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Bangkok: A grenade blast wounded more than 50 protesters in Bangkok on Sunday.
The blast occurred at the prime minister's office occupied by the People's Alliance for Democracy. A spokesman for the group said 51 people were wounded, four in critical condition.
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has declared a state of emergency as protesters planned a big rally to topple the government.
Protests continued at Thailand's major airports, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
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