Emergency declared in Bangkok

Emergency declared in Bangkok

The Thai caretaker government Tuesday decided to invoke Emergency in Bangkok and some nearby areas for two months to control the ongoing political protests. Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said the enforcement of the Emergency decree would cover Bangkok and parts of Nonthburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan provinces effective Wednesday, the Bangkok Post reported. […]

Blasts in Bangkok injure 28

Blasts in Bangkok injure 28

At least 28 people were injured Sunday in bomb blasts at the anti-government protest site in Thai capital Bangkok. Bombs exploded at the Victory Monument in the afternoon, the site of protests. This was the second bomb attack on protestors since the operation to paralyse Bangkok was launched Jan 13 in a bid to oust […]