Thai junta says curfew lifted nationwide


  • World
  • Friday, 13 Jun 2014

Workers hold placards during a celebration to boost tourism, along the Khaosan tourist street in Bangkok June 13, 2014. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's military government lifted a curfew nationwide on Friday, citing the absence of any violence and the need to support the country's tourism sector.

"As the situation has improved and there have been no incidents that can lead to violence ... and in order to improve tourism, the curfew will be lifted in all remaining provinces," the ruling military council said in a televised announcement.

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