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Originally published Sept. 2, 2008
Nearly two years after the coup of Sept. 19, 2006, Thailand reached ultimate deadlock again. Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared martial law after clashes overnight between government and anti-government supporters with one dead. Southern airports are blocked again and nationwide strikes are looming.
The PAD so far ignores the state of emergency. The emergency should only last for a few days, said Samak. “Live goes on as normal.” Welcome back to two years ago. Is this democracy really worth this price to pay. Follow our extended Bangkok News Feed on the right sidebar:
Reporting for my own clients keeps me busy. Follow the events at Bangkok Pundit and the breaking news sections of The Nation and Bangkok Post. The basics: PM to have absolute control; PAD to go on protesting despite state of emergency; more people join protest at Government House, pro-government protesters regroup.
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