Thai Ministry Stormed After Government Declares Emergency

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency on Sunday to quell political unrest and threatened to take tough action against protesters who have gathered in Bangkok.

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