The United States Thursday urged supporters and opponents of the Thai government to refrain from violence and respect national laws.
"We urge both supporters and opponents of the Thai Government to refrain from violence, respect the rule of law, and address their differences within Thailand's democratic institutions," U.S. National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe said.
The United States is closely watching the tense situation in Thailand, Johndroe said.
On Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency in the Thai capital following violent clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters in the early morning that left one dead and 44 injured.
Violence broke out when pro-government supporters, led by the Democratic Alliance against Dictatorship, marched after midnight towards the Government House compound. It had been occupied by anti-government protesters, led by the People's Alliance for Democracy, since Aug. 26 in its attempt to oust Samak's cabinet.
Source:Xinhua
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