Bangkok Protests Take A Nasty Turn

Up until now the protests in Bangkok have been predominantly peaceful, but on the afternoon of Friday 17 January 2014, it was reported that approximately 28 people were injured as a result as a small explosion making a total of 3 incidents today by mid afternoon: explosions near Chulalongkorn University & at Prapa Canal & gunshots at Chaeng Wattana.

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Prior to today any incidents of violence have taken place during the night. Hopefully this does not signal a change in direction of how matters are escalating.