At least four dead and dozens injured- Thailand explosions

At least four people have been killed and dozens more injured in a series of co-ordinated attacks across tourist destinations in Thailand that saw bombs hidden in plant pots and flower beds detonated by mobile phones.

Western tourists fled in terror as the first two blasts hit the seaside resort of Hua Hin overnight, killing one Thai woman and wounding 21 others.

At least one British national was reportedly among those injured in the twin bomb attack, which targeted a busy street filled with bars and restaurants. The town was also hit by small explosions on Friday morning.

Hours later two small bombs were detonated in the beach town Patong, Phuket, another area popular with foreign tourists. One man was said to have been 'lightly wounded' in the attack. His nationality is not yet known.

Thai police and media have also reported similar strikes in the southern regions of Surat Thani and Trang, which are used as stop-off points for many visitors travelling on to the country's islands.

Thai officials have said they believe the attacks were carried out locally and are not terror related. There is some suggestion they were launched by the opponents of the ruling junta, which recently bolstered its military power.

And junta chief Prayat Chan-O-Cha branded the attacks as an 'attempt to create chaos and confusion.'