BANGKOK, thailand — At least 35 people were hurt Saturday night when gunmen attacked an anti-government rally in eastern Thailand, police said.
Police Lt. Thanabhum Newanit said assailants in a pickup truck attacked the rally held by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee in the province of Trat, about 180 miles east of Bangkok.
He said attackers shot into the crowd and two explosive devices went off. It was not clear whether the protest group, which uses armed guards, fought back. Hospitals said several of those hurt were in intensive care or undergoing surgery.
In the past three months, 15 people have been killed and hundreds injured. The protesters want Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to resign to make way for an appointed interim government to implement anti-corruption reforms.
