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Martial law to be lifted in 11 provinces

The Council for National Security plans to lift martial law in 11 provinces, while extending it in three.... ...full story at The Nation

from The Nation on Mon, Sep 17 2007

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19 Apr 08 visit Martial Law Lifted in Thailand  »  YouTube videoThailand's government has finally lifted martial law nationwide, except for troubled areas in the Muslim south. Let's see what people are saying about this recent development. Martial law was enforced in much of the region since former prime minister...
15 Sep 07 visit PM: Martial law may be lifted before poll  »  Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) - Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont hinted Saturday martial law may be lifted in some provinces ahead of the upcoming general election that is scheduled for December.
21 Sep 07 visit Army: Martial law to stay in Thaksin provinces  »  Bangkok Post Martial law will remain in effect in certain provinces - especially in the insurgency-troubled southern border provinces - since it is necessary to maintain law and order in the kingdom, according to outgoing Army chief Gen Sonthi Boonyaratkalin.
25 Jan 08 visit PPP wants PM to lift martial law in Chiang Mai  »  Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) - A People Power party (PPP) MP submitted a letter to House Speaker Yongyuth Tiyapairat, requesting him to ask Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont to lift martial law in Chiang Mai.
13 Apr 09 visit FTI wants decree lifted soon  »  Bangkok Post Industrialists have called on the government to lift the state of emergency in Bangkok and nearby provinces by Wednesday.
01 Dec 07 visit Lift martial law in some areas, says rights chief  »  The Nation The caretaker human-rights commissioner, Sunee Chairos, yesterday called for the lifting of martial law in....

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