35 places hit by arsons: BMA spokesman

The spokesman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said 35 places in Bangkok were hit by arsons Wednesday night and early Thursday.
Thanom On-ketphol, the BMA spokesman, said the places included 17 branches of five banks.
Other places were department stores, minimarts, 7-Eleven shops and Lotus Express shops as well as several houses.
Attempts to rescue the residents were hindered by gunmen in black shits who fired at fire trucks, the spokesman said.
The Nation