Bangkok, May 29: Thailand’s premier today lifted a curfew imposed across about one third of the country, including Bangkok, in the wake of deadly anti-government protests, saying the situation was now under control.
But Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said there was no plan yet to revoke emergency rule following the end of two months of mass rallies by the “Red Shirts” that left almost 90 people dead in a series of clashes with troops.
“The curfew will be lifted but the state of emergency will remain in place,” Abhisit told reporters.
He said security officials had proposed ending the night-time restrictions on movement “as the situation is under control.
–PTI