More reports of shootings at anti-government protests last night. The venue for yesterday’s rally was switched on Tuesday night and police, all prepared for a large protest outside the the Crown Property Office, were thin on the ground at the new venue. 2 people were injured in last night’s incident.
Shots were reportedly fired at anti-government protesters at the end of yesterday’s rally outside the Siam Commercial Bank headquarters, Thailand’s oldest bank. Khaosod and The Standard reports that 2 people have been shot.
Witnesses say that, just after 10.10pm, there was an explosion, with up to 4 gunshots fired. A gunman was apprehended whilst other alleged shooters escaped into the crowd. Both the injured protesters were rushed to hospital. The protesters had their own security contingent present at yesterday’s rally, some 50 volunteers, who co-operated with police in their…
