Seven injured in Thai protest shooting, capital beefs up security

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Asharq Al-Awsat:

Attack came just hours after clashes between government supporters and protesters outside Bangkok

1/11/14

 

Bangkok, Reuters—Seven people were wounded after gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on anti-government protesters in Bangkok early on Saturday, heightening fears of worsening violence when protesters attempt to “shut down” the capital next week in a bid to overthrow the government.

 

The gunmen opened fire on protesters in central Bangkok at around 2 a.m, and at least one other attack took place nearby, police said.

 

“Unidentified assailants opened fire in the early hours of this morning … at an intersection near the Khao San Road tourist area. Altogether seven people were injured, most of them anti-government protesters,” said national police chief Adul Saengsingkaew.

 

The attack came just hours after clashes between government supporters and protesters outside Bangkok that left at least six people hurt.

 

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