Bangkok curfew imposed

Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban (above), who is in charge of security during the protests, is discussing a possible curfew along with other measures during meetings with the military and other agencies. --PHOTO: REUTERS

BANGKOK - THAI authorities will impose a curfew in parts of the capital Bangkok after deadly street clashes between troops and anti-government protesters, an army spokesman said Sunday.

'There will be a curfew announcement in some necessary areas and roads in Bangkok so that police and soldiers can differentiate people from terrorists,' Colonel Sunsern Kaewkumnerd told reporters. He said that details would be decided later in the day.

Earlier Sunday, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva hinted at a possible curfew as the army attempts to isolate a sprawling protest encampment. He announced that Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, in charge of security during the protests, is discussing the curfew during meetings with the military and other agencies.--AFP