Thailand imposes a tough security law

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Updated March 9, 2010 21:14:56

Thailand's government has decided to impose a tough security law ahead of protests planned for this weekend, saying troops will use "all means" to stop violence by supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

The Internal Security Act will be in force from March the 11th to the 23rd and will see the military deployed on the streets of Bangkok.


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