Curfew may be extended
The security forces have yet to complete the mop-up operations against pockets of "terrorists" in parts of Bangkok and the extension of curfew might be deemed necessary, Army spokesman Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Thursday.
"The prime minister is expected later today to decide about the curfew extension," he said.
Sansern admitted last night's curfew had caused a lot of inconveniences but it was unavoidable.
He also said the probe was underway to unmask the culprits behind the killings of a number of people seeking refuge inside Wat Pathumwanaram on Wednesday.
"The authorities suspect the people were killed by sharpshooters," he said.
Nine people were reportedly shot dead inside the temple under mysterious circumstances last night.
While I am not taking sides, I am shocked the troops killed people seeking refuge in a temple. There are some lines that shoudn't be crossed. They killed their own and seems to be trying to push the blame to someone else. Ya right, some other army stormed the temple......
Thailand will probably not be the same anymore.