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State of emergency in Thai capital
Apr 12 2009
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.
The protesters, who are seeking Abhisit's resignation, also blocked a major Bangkok motorway for several days last week, disrupting traffic.
The decree bans gatherings of more than five people and forbids reporting that is considered threatening to public order.
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