What is Happening in Thailand?
Thailand's military has declared martial law. This follows months of protests and increasing tensions in the country. Protesters have been told not to march anywhere.
Thailand's military has declared martial law. This follows months of protests and increasing tensions in the country. Both pro and anti-government protesters have been told not to march anywhere in order to prevent clashes. The army says this will allow it to 'preserve martial law' and this is not a coup.
(Photo: Thai soldiers walk inside a compound of the Army Club after the army declared martial law nationwide to restore order in Bangkok. Credit: Reuters)
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