The first day of the implementation of a state of emergency in Bangkok on Wednesday , marred by protests and riots . Residents are still speculating whether the Thai army would intervene to take over the government, given the civil conflict that never ended in that country .
So far the military has not intervened in the conflict between Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and royalist who wanted to overthrow the populist leader . However, the Thai army chief , General Prayuth Chan - ocha , on Wednesday said : " If the situation can no longer be controlled , the military has no choice but to handle it . " 59 -year -old General was speaking to reporters while visiting the southern provinces Thailand .
State of emergency which came into force by January 22 this does not seem to stem the protests . Yingluck protesters want to overthrow the government and replace it with a particular council , whose definition remains unclear . This emergency legislation opening the way for curfews , arrests without warrants, and media censorship .
Meanwhile , demonstrators in Bangkok Police headquarters moving to Thailand . They revoke - signpost signpost and cross out the graffiti on the wall . " We will continue to move until we win , " shouted a leader demos , Nittihorn Lamlua .
In other parts of Bangkok , the demonstrators moved to a building owned by the ministry of defense where Yingluck held a meeting with his security team . This forced him to leave the building and go to a location other hidden .
In the northeast of Thailand , unknown persons shot and wounded Kwanchai Praipana , Red Shirt leaders . This group is an influential pro-government movement . Emergency security law does not apply in this region , which became a strong base of supporters of Yingluck .
Like the former military commander , Prayuth is known very loyal to the King of Thailand , Bhumibol Adulyadej , 86, and Queen Sirikit , 81 years . According to close associates, Prayuth call Sirikit as " my queen " . For decades , the Thai military gain political power with close ties to the empire , rather than the government .
This power struggle will be determined by the military . The longer this stalemate goes , the risk of clashes between opposition supporters and government is also getting bigger . " All of these burdens can push Prayuth for intervention , " said Paul Chambers , a professor at Chiang Mai University , Thailand .
Kwanchai shooting is one of a series of violent political conflicts of Thailand , the rationale behind the establishment of a state of emergency in Bangkok . A citizen was killed and dozens of others were injured in a grenade attack thrown into demonstrators in Bangkok on Friday . Overall, nine people have been killed since protests began last November by former deputy PM , Suthep Thaugsuban .
Political observers assess the frequency of attacks will increase ahead of elections February 2 later . Although this election Yingluck hoping to soothe Thailand , the opposition actually want to cancel this election , if necessary by force .|ASWJ
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