Proclaimed a state of emergency in the capital of Thailand
Proclaimed a state of emergency in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, amid a severe political crisis. The Thai prime minister, Samak Sundaravej, has had to resort to the army.
Keep this emergency measure for several days after the battle between opponents and supporters of the government. The clash, which took place on the fringes of the government palace in Bangkok, has left at least one dead and over 40 wounded.
The state of emergency in force in the country allows soldiers to use force, blocking roads, evacuate buildings, censor the media and detain, without charges, suspected of rebellion to a maximum of 30 days. Besides prohibiting public gatherings of more than five people.
However, the Chief of Army rule out resorting to a coup. Affirms that the crisis be resolved through legal and democratic. Demonstrators of the Alliance, who accuse the government of corrupt, have blocked access to several airports and major tourist destinations in Thailand. Although after entry into force of the state of emergency has promised to disperse within a maximum of 48 hours.
