Thai army warns it may use force

The army chief in Thailand warned groups it may have to use “full military force” if street violence continues. “I want to warn every group, especially those using violence and war weapons against innocent civilians, to stop now. If this goes on, the military may be needed to come out to restore peace and order,” Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha was quoted by The Nation as saying in a statement. His warning came a day after 3 people were killed and 22 were wounded in grenade and gun attacks in Bangkok. Following the removal of the prime minister, an interim government is expected to be in office for 18 months or longer before a new general election is held.

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