BANGKOK, Jan 6 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra gave assurances today that an emergency decree will not be imposed in response to the anticipated Jan 13 seizure of Bangkok by anti-government protesters.

She said the government will closely monitor the situation and asked protesters to abide by the law, complaining that the months-long demonstrations have damaged the country and impacted foreigners’ confidence in Thailand.

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