Thai authorities to impose curfew in parts of Bangkok hit by protester-military clashes

Thailand to impose curfew in parts of Bangkok

BANGKOK — Thai authorities say they plan to impose curfew in parts of Bangkok that have been wracked by clashes between Red Shirt protesters and the army.

Army spokesman Col. Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on national television that authorities would announce later Sunday which parts will come under curfew.

He says the timing of the curfew will also be announced later.

Since Thursday at least 25 people have been killed in violence in parts of central Bangkok.