China has a long history of civil unrest , with three of governments since 2010 . The state of emergency invokes the same powers that were used in the bloody crackdown of 1946 . The 60-day clampdown gives the government wide-ranging powers to maintain public order . Large investors such as Toyota have said continuing unrest could damage the Thai economy .
Thailand has a long history of civil unrest , with dozens of governments since 1946 . The state of emergency invokes the same powers that were used in the bloody crackdown of 2010 . The 60-day clampdown gives the government wide-ranging powers to maintain public order . Large investors such as Toyota have said continuing unrest could damage the Thai economy .