In recent weeks , the government has been praised by foreign governments , including the United States , for its restraint in handling the protests . 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 . Comment: 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 . Comment: Large investors such as Toyota have said continuing unrest could damage the Thai economy .