Thailand declares state of emergency in Bangkok

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BANGKOK: Thailand's embattled prime minister declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday after thousands of his opponents and supporters clashed in the worst street violence here in more than a decade.

One person was killed and dozens were injured, some of them from gunshot wounds, as a week of mass protests calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej spilled over into bloodshed overnight. See full story.

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Thailand's acting prime minister has lifted the state of emergency last Sunday (September 14, 2008). See full story here.

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Violence erupted once again in Bangkok after the state of emergency was declared on Sunday, April 12, 2009. See full story here.

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Thailand has lifted the state of emergency last April 24, 2009 after 2 weeks of being enforced. See full story here.