Bangkok under state of emergency

[Eugene]

Source: BBC News

Page last updated at 09:14 GMT,
Sunday, 12 April 2009 10:14 UK

Bangkok under state of emergency

Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency
in the capital Bangkok and surrounding areas, a day
after protests cancelled a major Asian summit.

The announcement came as hundreds of protesters
stormed the interior ministry. Reports said PM
Abhisit Vejjajiva had escaped by car.

Soldiers fired warning shots to deter the red-
shirted protesters, but made no attempt to stop
them.

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Anti-government protesters have been blocking access
to key government offices in the capital for the past
week, and have vowed to keep up the pressure until
Mr Abhisit resigns.

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Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7995606.stm

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Yesterday: Thai protesters force Asia summit cancellation - LBN/Reuters

[jwirr]

1. It should be noted that this is a warning to leaders all over the world

to get their shit together and start working for the people. This has been happening more and more. We need to heed their warning. Anarchy is what we see in Somalia and I do not think that is working so well either.

[niceypoo]

3. Thai's are a different animal...

...anarchy to the Thai's would be a 'love in' anywhere else. We were there for a few weeks last year. Most peaceful people on earth. Just dont diss their monarchy or they will toss you out on your ears.

[harmonicon]

2. ahh.... protests done right