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Thai government considering emergency rule following protests

Thailand agrees to reduce troop presence at Cambodian temple Bangkok, Nov. 27 : Thailand''s government said on Thursday that it is considering imposing emergency rule to restore order after opposition demonstrations became more violent and protesters shut down a second Bangkok airport.

Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has called an emergency meeting of the Cabinet to discuss whether or not to impose the state of emergency.

Such a decree would give the prime minister authority to use the military to restore order and to suspend certain civil liberties.

Thai political crisis 'disastrous' for Cambodian tourism

Thai political crisis 'disastrous' for Cambodian tourismPhnom Penh  - The seizure of Thailand's main international airport by protesters Wednesday left thousands of travelers stranded in Cambodia and will hurt the country's already beleaguered tourism sector, officials and tourism industry leaders said Thursday.

Director of Civil Aviation Chea Aun said up to seven Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and AirAsia flights from Phnom Penh to Bangkok were cancelled Wednesday, leaving more than 1,000 business people and tourists stranded in the capital.

Both Bangkok airports shut down by protests

Both Bangkok airports shut down by protestsBangkok - The Airports of Thailand (AOT) on Thursday closed down Bangkok's old intyernational airport, Don Mueang, cutting the capital off from air traffic after protestors closed the new airport Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Wednesday.

Opposition PAD takes over Bangkok airport air traffic control tower

Bangkok, Nov. 26 : About 30 People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) guards wearing masks on Wednesday took control of Suvarnabhumi Airport’s air traffic control tower to check the daily flight schedule.

PAD security head Samdin Lertbutr together with a group of guards entered the air traffic control tower and negotiated with the airport officials.

According to the Bangkok Post, the The group said they wanted to make sure that no flights will leave or enter Suvarnabhumi while checking whether Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat’s flight would arrive at the airport.

Under siege Suvarnabhumi Airport leads to over 50 million Baht of damage

Bangkok (Thailand), Nov.

Taiwan warns travelers to be cautious when traveling in Thailand

Taipei - Taiwan warned its citizens Wednesday to be cautious when traveling in Thailand as anti-government protests are escalating, forcing the temporary closure of Bangkok's international airport.

The Foreign Ministry urged Taiwanese who work or travel in Thailand to avoid going to places where the protests are taking place. In case of emergency, they should dial a 24-hour hotline set up by Taiwan's representative office in Bangkok for help.

The ministry advised Taiwanese who are in Thailand or those who plan to travel there to check with airlines before going to the airport, as many flights between Bangkok and Taipei have been canceled or delayed.

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