Thailand declares emergency, cancels Asian summit

Thailand today declared a state of emergency in Pattaya, the city hosting a summit of Asian leaders, and cancelled the event for security reasons after more than 1,000 anti-government protesters stormed the venue.

Thailand declares emergency, cancels Asian summit

Thailand today declared a state of emergency in Pattaya, the city hosting a summit of Asian leaders, and cancelled the event for security reasons after more than 1,000 anti-government protesters stormed the venue.

The leaders were being evacuated by helicopter from the seaside city to a nearby military airport, a security official said.

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