An Explosion In Bangkok Has Injured At Least 22 Thai Protestors

A Thai emergency centre has confirmed the explosion.

The AP have reported that at least 22 anti-government protestors have been injured in an explosion.

BREAKING: Thai emergency medical center says 22 injured when explosion hits anti-government protesters.

1:10pm Reports coming in of an explosion during today's Protest March by Suthep. There are injuries #Bangkok

It's reported a small explosive device was thrown at protestors as they marched near Chulalongkorn University in the city centre.

1:15pm Protest guards searching for the person who threw the small IED from some empty houses (Pic @nongyangyang)

1:10pm Vehicle damaged when a small IED was thrown at protesters who were marching in #Bangkok (Pic @ArmMatichon)

It's not known what kind of device was used in the explosion, however, there are reports of grenade parts being found at the scene.

Found at scene of explosion - RT @bkkbase: This is from a Russian F1 Grenade. I don't believe Thais use them at all.

The protestors have been under attack all week, and the latest violence comes as Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said "it's about time" to take back control of Bangkok.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra vowed earlier this week that the planned vote will still take place on the 2 February.

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