State of Emergency in Bangkok

The Nation reports that Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared the state of emergency in Bangkok Tuesday morning following a fatal clash between the pro-government (PAD) and anti-government (DAAD) supporters early in the morning which killed at least one man and injured dozens.


(Photo credit: AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

• PM to have absolute control
• PAD to go on protesting despite state of emergency
• 436 Bangkok schools closed
• Office workers can go to work as usual
  
• More people join protest at Government House, pro-government protesters regroup at Sanam Luang

Various reports by Foreign Media:

AFP - Thailand declares emergency in Bangkok after clashes leave one dead

BBC - Bangkok under state of emergency

ABC Radio Australia - State of emergency declared in Bangkok

Bloomberg - Thailand Declares State of Emergency, Clashes Kill 1

Reuters - Thai PM imposes emergency rule after street battle

China Daily - State of emergency declared in Bangkok

Xinhua - 3 killed, 20 injured in Bangkok clashes

Washington Post - Thai PM imposes emergency rule after street battle

Times Online UK - State of emergency declared in Bangkok

The Associated Press - Thai PM declares state of emergency in capital