Curfew in Thai coup sparks panic in capital

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014
Curfew in Thai coup sparks panic in capital

The nationwide curfew imposed by the Thai coup leaders sparks panic in the capital Bangkok.

Traffic was gridlocked throughout the city as people rush to stock up on supplies and get home before the 10 pm (1500 GMT) deadline.
The early closure of major public transport lines including the skytrain caused chaos as commuters crowd onto platforms and trains.
The army's ban on all television and radio programming forced the public to rely on social media and internet news for information.
DPA