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FTI wants decree lifted soon

Industrialists have called on the government to lift the state of emergency in Bangkok and nearby provinces by Wednesday. ...full story at Bangkok Post

from Bangkok Post on Mon, Apr 13 2009

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02 Sep 08 visit Bangkok put under state of emergency  »  YouTube videoNEWS: Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency Tuesday in the capital Bangkok, according to Thai state radio. The announcement comes hours after clashes between opposition and government supporters left one dead.
14 Sep 08 visit PAD continues protesting after emergency lifted  »  Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) - The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) on Sunday announced that the anti-government rally will continue regardless of the government’s decision to lift the state of emergency decree in Bangkok.
19 Apr 09 visit Emergency Decree remains: Panitan  »  Bangkok Post The government has not decided to lift the Emergency Decree in Bangkok and five neighbouring provinces yet, Government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn said on Sunday.
11 Sep 08 visit Shadow cabinet urges govt to lift emergency decree  »  Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) - Shadow government suggested that the government lift emergency decree imposed in Bangkok, saying that it affects investors confidence.
15 Sep 08 visit UTCC: Lifted emergency helps restore confidence  »  Bangkok Post The caretaker government's decision to lift the imposition of the State of Emergency Decree imposed in Bangkok two weeks ago will help restore confidence in tourism and investment in the country, according to an academic.
02 Sep 08 visit FTI: Private sector wants emergency decree lifted  »  Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) - The private sector calls on all sides to end to civil strife through negotiations soon, so the state of emergency in Bangkok would be lifted.

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