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Blasts heard in Bangkok standoff Blasts heard in Bangkok stand-off
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At least two explosions have been heard in the Thai capital Bangkok where police are in a tense stand-off with anti-government protesters. At least four explosions have been heard in the Thai capital Bangkok where police are in a tense stand-off with anti-government protesters.
Witnesses are reported as saying at least one foreigner has been wounded. Witnesses say at least six people have been wounded, including a foreigner.
Earlier, a military spokesman warned of "decisive action" and "chaos", if protesters did not quit their fortified camp in the city. Earlier, a military spokesman warned of "decisive action" and "chaos" if protesters did not quit their fortified camp in the city.
The government is under pressure to crack down on the red-shirt protesters, who say they want new elections.The government is under pressure to crack down on the red-shirt protesters, who say they want new elections.
The cause of the explosions was not immediately known.
Witnesses said they occurred at an elevated train station in the heart of the capital's business district.
An Associated Press reporter saw two injured people taken away for treatment.
Tensions have been rising in the city after minor clashes, helicopter patrols and fireworks.
Thai leaders have said they want a negotiated, peaceful end to the dispute, but observers say a non-violent solution is increasingly unlikely.