Shots, Explosions Heard as Thais Continue Protest in Bangkok

In Thailand, several people have been wounded in clashes that took place after opposition protesters flooded the streets of Bangkok on the third and final day of a major push to disrupt snap elections scheduled for Sunday.Volleys of gunshots and at least two explosions were heard overnight in the capital, which has seen massive protests since November.Protest leader and former member of parliament Suthep Thaugsuban called Saturday for a peaceful blockade of roads to disrupt the election, but...

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