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