April 22, 2010
Explosions heard in Bangkok stand-off
Posted on 7:48 PM by News and issues
At least four explosions have been heard in the Thai capital Bangkok, where police are in a tense stand-off with anti-government protesters.
Earlier, a military spokesman warned protesters who have been camped out in Bangkok for six weeks that time for them to leave was running out.
The government is under pressure to crack down on the red-shirt protesters, who say they want new elections.
The cause of the explosions was not immediately known, although a police spokesman said at least the first three had been caused by grenades.
One report citing hospital officials said at least 40 people had been injured, but this could not be confirmed.
Witnesses said at least one blast occurred at an elevated train station in the heart of the capital's business district.
Thai leaders have said they want a negotiated, peaceful end to the dispute, but observers say a non-violent solution is increasingly unlikely.
Protesters and police have been in entrenched positions, waiting to see what will happen next.
The latest explosions could be the catalyst for a confrontation that both sides have been trying to avoid, she adds.
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