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| Tuesday, 02 September 2008 11:43 | |||||||
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So what does that mean? The announcement exempted the enforcement paragraph 1 of Article 9 which prohibits people from leaving their houses, meaning people can still go to work. The state of emergency prohibits gathering of more than five people. The state of emergency authorities the authorities to evict people from any place or prohibit them from entering a place. The state of emergency also prohibits news publicity in a way that terrifies the public. The state of emergency also allows the authorities to detain suspects for seven days and would prohibit people from making illegal entries into government offices.
After then "The Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship" dispersed its rally at Sanam Luanga at 10:40 am. The leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy were unperturbed by the state of emergency, saying the protest would continue at Government House. Thai PBS reporter reported from the scene that more people came out to join the rally Tuesday morning.
Supreme Commander Gen Boonsrang Niampradit said the people should stay calm and the government would take only necessary actions. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced that its 436 schools will be closed for three days following the announcement of the state of emergency in the capital. AIRPORTS BLOCKED AGAIN BY PAD SUPORTERS Supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy in Hat Yai headed to the international airport there to stage a protest. They later moved to rally at the Krabi city hall. Their leaders said they might also block major roads in the province. TRAVELERS ARE ADVISED TO AVOID VISITING THAT REGION AS LONG THE SITUATION REMAINS TENSE. EMERGENCY WILL PROBABLY LAST UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2008 AND CAN EVENTUALLY BE EXTENDED TO OTHER PROVINCES OR EVEN NATIONWIDE. ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT THAT THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CRISIS The Election Commission (EC) announced Tuesday its decision to recommend the dissolution of the People Power party (PPP) for complicity in vote-buying by a party executive member Yongyuth Tiyapairat in the Dec 23 general election. EC secretary-general Sutthipol Thaweechaikarn said that the vote was unanimous. He added that the case will be forwarded to the attorney-general, who will be asked to forward the case to the Constitution Court within 30 days. If the attorney-general thinks differently, the two agencies will form a joint committee to review the case. The EC began considering the PPP's dissolution after the Constitution Court ruled early July that Mr Yongyuth, former PPP deputy leader, bought votes in last year's general election and disqualified him.
The Election Commission (EC) announced Tuesday its decision to recommend the dissolution of the People Power party (PPP) for complicity in vote-buying by a party executive member Yongyuth Tiyapairat in the Dec 23 general election. EC secretary-general Sutthipol Thaweechaikarn said that the vote was unanimous. He added that the case will be forwarded to the attorney-general, who will be asked to forward the case to the Constitution Court within 30 days. If the attorney-general thinks differently, the two agencies will form a joint committee to review the case. The EC began considering the PPP's dissolution after the Constitution Court ruled early July that Mr Yongyuth, former PPP deputy leader, bought votes in last year's general election and disqualified him.
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Emergency had been declared in Bangkok - Thailand. After pre-dawn clashes that left one dead and 44 injured, four of them are in serious conditions. - Thailand's PM declared emergency this morning.
After learning about the emergency situation announcement, the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship-led protesters dispersed from the area near the Rajdamnone Boxing Stadium but regrouped at Sanam Luang.
