The Thai government declared a state of emergency in Bangkok after violence with protesters escalated. ...full story at New York Times
from New York Times on Tue, Sep 02 2008
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| 02 Sep 08 |
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Bangkok put under state of emergency »
YouTube video NEWS: 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. |
| 02 Sep 08 |
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State of emergency declared in Bangkok » Bangkok Post Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej on Tuesday imposed a state of emergency after overnight clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters left one person dead and dozens injured. The military has full police powers effective immediately, and army... |
| 02 Sep 08 |
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State of emergency bans gathering, provocation » Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) - Prime Minister and Defence Minister Samak Sundaravej has declared the state of emergency in Bangkok, authorising the Royal Thai Army to maintain order in the capital. The declaration has taken effect from 7am Monday. |
| 14 Sep 08 |
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Tourism industry welcomes end of emergency » Bangkok Post The decision by Thailand's caretaker government to lift the State of Emergency Decree on Sunday, imposed in the capital, Bangkok, since September 2, was welcomed by the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) and those involved in tourism business. |
| 20 Nov 08 |
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One killed, 24 wounded in PAD blast » Bangkok Post BANGKOK (AFP) At least one Thai anti-government protester was killed and 24 were wounded in a pre-dawn bomb blast Thursday inside a demonstration site in Bangkok, emergency services said. |
| 13 May 08 |
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Surat Thani declared emergency zone for floods » Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) – Two districts in Surat Thani have been declared an emergency zone for floods. |