Czech EU presidency regrets upsurge in Thai violence

The Czech EU presidency has expressed deep concern at the violent clashes that have taken place on the streets of the Thai capital Bangkok between the security service and army and anti-government protesters, the Czech News Agency reported on Monday. The statement called for protesters to refrain from further violence and called for a settlement to be sought though democratic dialogue within the constitution. One person was reported killed and at least 90 people during clashes which have culminated with an army and security forces clamp down on protesters calling for the overthrow of the current government. The demonstrators succeeded in cancelling a summit of South-East Asian countries in the coastal town of Pattaya on Saturday.

Author: Chris Johnstone