Police reinforced in Songkhla prior to protest

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2013
Police reinforced in Songkhla prior to protest

Anti-riot police were reinforced at the City Hall in Muang district of Songkhla on Friday prior to a gathering of antigovernment supporters to be held on Saturday.

The rally was called after the House speedily passed the amnesty bill on Friday early morning. About 500 antiriot troops have been deployed at a stadium opposite the City Hall where the rally is to be held.

Troops have also been deployed to other government offices in the province to provide safety around the clock.