Thai head calls for peace as state of emergency lifted

THAILAND’S acting prime minister has lifted a state of emergency in Bangkok, urging all sides in a political standoff to find a peaceful compromise and restore the country’s image as “The Land of Smiles”.

Acting prime minister Somchai Wongsawat said he hoped that ending the state of emergency, imposed on September 2, would help ease the tensions and bring back tourists to the country.

“The state of emergency is lifted,” Somchai told a news conference after meeting with the country’s army chief and other senior security officials.