Fifty-one protestors wounded in Bangkok blasts

At least 51 anti-government protesters were wounded in several explosions, raising fears of widening confrontations in a stand-off that has strangled Thailand’s economy and shut down its airports.

The first blast went off inside prime minister Somchai Wongsawat’s office compound, which protesters seized in August and have held ever since. At least 49 people were hurt, including nine who were taken to hospital, said Surachet Sathitniramai at the Narenthorn Medical Centre. He said four were in a serious condition.