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Thai PM Imposes State of Emergency

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A state of emergency has been imposed here in Bangkok after a protester was killed and several were seriously wounded in clashes between anti-government and pro-government demonstrators early this morning.

For ongoing coverage, check out:

The Nation

The Bangkok Post

Here’s a story from the Straits Times: “Emergency in Bangkok: At least one killed by PAD gunfire in pitched battle between pro and anti-government mobs.”

And here’s an AP video report on YouTube: “Thai PM Declares Emergency in Capital”

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September 2nd, 2008 at 9:34 am

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