Two shot at Thai protest rally

Bangkok: Police warned students on Friday to avoid street protests after a gunman shot and wounded two students demonstrating against Thailand's prime minister.

"The situation is very politically charged. Right now, it's not a good idea to gather," said police spokesman Surapol Tuantong.

About 100 students were marching to demonstrate outside Samak's home late Thursday when an unidentified gunman opened fire on the crowd, police said.

One of the students was shot in his left leg, the other in his left arm. Police said they were hospitalised but were not seriously hurt.

The attack came after Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej proposed a national referendum Thursday to decide his political fate.

Anti-government protesters have occupied Samak's official headquarters, Government House, for 11 days, vowing not to leave until he resigns.