Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Thailand: Authorities Announce State of Emergency in Capital

Updated: 2 September 2008
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Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej at 07.00 (local time) on 2 September declared a state of emergency in the capital Bangkok. The announcement followed violence between government supporters and opponents late on 1 September. Specific details are emerging, but initial reports indicate that the army has been put in charge of restoring order and gatherings of more than five people have been banned.
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Aren't we glad that we went earlier last month and not now?


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