Thread: Bangkok PM ready to impose emergency decree

PM ready to impose emergency decree

(BangkokPost.com) - Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said Friday the government is ready to impose an emergency decree in the capital if anti-coup rally tonight gets out of control.

"Security agencies have all the plans," Gen Surayud told reporters. "But if things turn violent, I am prepared to use an emergency decree."

Supreme Commander Boonsang Niampradit said soldiers will use peaceful approach to control the mob and will not carry guns to prevent any violent acts.

"Soldiers won't be armed," Gen Boonsang said. "We are not barbaric. We will control the mob using peaceful means."

On ousted premier's scheduled live broadcast to his supporters at Sanam Luang tonight, Gen Surayud said the government will not block the signal.

Mr Thaksin can speak to his supporters but his speech must not provoke anger or create problems, he added.
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