Thai Government Takes Sweeping Powers
BANGKOK: Thailand's Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has been given approval for the implementation of sweeping emergency powers aimed at controlling the violent rebellion in the south.
The move will allow Thai security forces to conduct search and arrest operations without warrants, impose curfews, confiscate property, tap phones, and ban media coverage and reinforce troops in the affected provinces, Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani.
Mr. Shinawatra said a curtailing of rights was necessary to benefit the majority of citizens. An executive decree was announced last week and signed by the King at the weekend.
The Cabinet approved the application without consulting Parliament. The decree overthrows the Thai Constitution, with violations of more than 40 Articles.
The move will allow Thai security forces to conduct search and arrest operations without warrants, impose curfews, confiscate property, tap phones, and ban media coverage and reinforce troops in the affected provinces, Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani.
Mr. Shinawatra said a curtailing of rights was necessary to benefit the majority of citizens. An executive decree was announced last week and signed by the King at the weekend.
The Cabinet approved the application without consulting Parliament. The decree overthrows the Thai Constitution, with violations of more than 40 Articles.
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