Fears NZer wounded in Thailand

A photographer helps an  injured anti-government protester reportedly shot by a rubber bullet...
A photographer helps an injured anti-government protester reportedly shot by a rubber bullet from a government soldier as Thai troops clashed with protesters for a fourth day in Bangkok yesterday.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is investigating a media report a New Zealander was wounded in a clash between the Thai Army and protesters in the capital Bangkok.

French news agency AFP said the Kiwi was among six foreigners injured.

The others were from Canada, Italy, Liberia, Burma and Poland.

An MFAT spokesman said officials were making inquiries about the report this morning.

Four hundred New Zealanders were registered as being in Bangkok but none had made contact with MFAT asking for help.

MFAT was continuing to advise against all tourist and non-essential travel to Thailand.

Meanwhile, the New Zealand Embassy which is close to the scene of the most violent protests remained closed.

 

 

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