Buri Ram martial law dismissed
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont today ruled out the enforcement of martial law in Buri Ram because of protests against the issuing of red cards against three People Power candidates.
Published on January 5, 2008
"Interior officials have already explained the situation leading to the red cards and reached an understanding with protesters," he said, adding that the crowds had dispersed.
Surayud said authorities had stepped up measures for the protection of electoral officials in the Northeast province and that the situation was under control.
The Nation