Update on situation in Thailand

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Centre for the Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) on Thursday extended curfew in Bangkok and 23 other provinces for three more nights in a bid to end the riots which broke out after red shirts leaders surrendered to police on Wednesday.

The curfew will be from 9pm to 5am from Thursday to Saturday night to allow people more time to conduct their businesses.
The curfew imposed on Wednesday was from 8pm to 6am.
CRES spokesman Col Sansern Kaewkamnerd announced the extension of the curfew in Bangkok and 23 provinces after 39 key places were set on fire by red shirt hardliners who were angry with the end of the rally at Ratchaprasong and the surrender of their leaders.


The provinces that are also under curfew are ; Nakhon Pathom, Chon Buri, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakarn, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Si Sa Ket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Lampang, Nakhon Sawan, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Nong Bua Lumpu, Roi Et, Sakhon Nakhon, Ubon Ratchathani


The curfew is issued to pave the way for the authorities to carry out security operation and handle armed groups who scattered in downtown Bangkok.