Four bombings rock Bangkok
26/11/2008 16:01
At least four rounds of bomb attacks rocked Bangkok early today, injuring
at least 12 people, local media reported.
The attacks, since 4:30 am (2130
GMT yesterday) to 6:30 am (2330 GMT yesterday) today, aimed at two main airports
of Bangkok while three exploded at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport and
one blast at the Don Muang Airport.
Both the airports were filled with the
anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) members who launched mass
protests there since yesterday.
Initial reports said at least 11 persons were
injured.
According to local TV reports, three explosions were heard outside
the outbound passenger terminal of the Suvarnabhumi International Airport at
4:30 am (2130 GMT yesterday).
The explosion sounds frightened the protestors
as police vehicles rushed to the scene. The protestors feared that police would
come to violently disperse them. But their leaders managed to calm them down
minutes later.
The Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand's largest air
hub, was closed since last night since the mass protest has posed security
threat.
Meanwhile, the explosion at the Don Muang Airport, where protestors
were rallying, happened at 6:30 am (2330 GMT yesterday).
TV Channel 3 also
reported that a grenade was also launched at the protestors but it did not
explode.
On Monday, the PAD, which has seized the Government House since
August 26, held mass protest before the Parliament, the Chart Thai Party
Headquarters, the Finance Ministry and later changed their target to the
temporary seat of government at Don Mueang Airport.
Last night, the
Suvarnabhumi International Airport was sealed by the Airport of Thailand
Authorities. Until this morning, hundreds of foreign flights have been canceled
their Bangkok travel and more than 6,000 foreign passengers in Bangkok had to
wait for further information.
The PAD has vowed to topple the government by
today.
Xinhua
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