Tension mounts in Thailand after blast wounds 36 protesters


  • World
  • Friday, 17 Jan 2014

Anti-government protesters take part a rally in Bangkok January 17, 2014. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

BANGKOK (Reuters) - An explosive device tossed at anti-government protesters wounded 36 in central Bangkok on Friday and tension rippled through the Thai capital after several days of relative calm that had suggested the movement was running out of steam.

Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban blamed the government for the attack and said it would not dent the morale of thousands who on Monday stepped up a two-month agitation, bringing parts of Bangkok to a standstill and occupying ministries.

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