A series of explosions in the Thai capital Bangkok is reported to have killed at least three people and injured scores more.

The blasts were caused by grenades, an army spokesman said, but it was not clear who fired them.

The explosions followed rising tensions in the stand-off between police and anti-government protesters in the city.

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has called an emergency meeting with security chiefs, officials said.

Deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban said three people had been killed and more than 70 wounded in the explosions.

Yes I know we all love a good bitchin session about our politicians and political system. But by god compared to some we are sooooooooooooooooooo lucky.