As protests and violence are nevertheless taking place, officials have declared a curfew for Bangkok and other areas. Worse may come if Thailand doesn’t have some type of order restored. The Red Shirt protesters aren’t backing down entirely, and anti-government protests are nevertheless going on. Foreign governments are beginning to urge their citizens not to travel there if possible.
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Bangkok protester camp raided
The damage that has been done will take more than just a little instant money to undo and restore order and confidence in leadership among the citizens. As outlined by the Christian Science Monitor, the Thai military invaded a camp full of Red Shirt protesters. A curfew was imposed for Bangkok as well as other areas in Thailand soon after. As soon as government troops had taken over the camp, leaders of the Red Shirt protesters announced they would surrender to stay away from further violence and bloodshed. Following this announcement, further violence broke out in Bangkok streets, and various buildings were set on fire in apparent arson attacks.
British Government advises Britons to leave Thailand
Any subjects of Great Britain currently in Thailand are issued an advisory by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, according to the BBC. The violence in Bangkok forced the British Embassy to close on May 14. Any British subjects in Thailand are advised to stay indoors, and not to travel except after curfew hours to ensure safety from rioters, and if they must travel to carry any and all proper ID and paperwork with them at all times. Thai officials said travel after curfew hours could be fine if all passports and appropriate paperwork are on hand and individuals are cooperative with police and military checkpoints.
Uneasy times ahead
Following the camp of Red Shirts was raided, fires broke out which emergency services had difficulty getting to. The Red Shirt protesters are deeply unsatisfied with the current government, and are calling for the government to hold urgent elections. This is a result of a long chain of events, and it won’t be solved overnight.
Additional details at these websites
Christian Science Monitor
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2010/0519/Clashes-fires-roil-Bangkok-despite-red-shirt-protest-leaders-surrender
BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8693122.stm
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