State of emergency declared in Thai capital

Thailand has imposed a state of emergency in its capital, Bangkok, and surrounding areas.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2009 - 11:13

Thailand has imposed a state of emergency in its capital, Bangkok, and surrounding areas.

The action by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva comes a day after anti-government protesters swarmed into a hotel hosting an Asian summit, forcing its cancellation.

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