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Centre for the Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) on Thursday extended curfew in Bangkok and 23 other provinces for three more nights in a bid to end the riots which broke out after red shirts leaders surrendered to police on Wednesday.

The curfew will be from 9pm to 5am from Thursday to Saturday night to allow people more time to conduct their businesses. The curfew imposed on Wednesday was from 8pm to 6am.

CRES spokesman Col Sansern Kaewkamnerd announced the extension of the curfew in Bangkok and 23 provinces after 39 key places were set on fire by red shirt hardliners who were angry with the end of the rally at Ratchaprasong and the surrender of their leaders.

The provinces that are also under curfew are; Nakhon Pathom, Chon Buri, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Si Sa Ket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Lampang, Nakhon Sawan, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Roi Et, Sakhon Nakhon, Ubon Ratchathani

In terms of tourist attractions and destinations popular with South Asians, the curfews affect the following places:

- Bangkok - Entire city
- Nakhon Pathom - Entire province including Rose Garden Riverside
- Chon Buri - Entire city of Pattaya, Si Racha (Sriracha Tiger Zoo)
- Samut Prakan - Entire province including Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm, Ancient
- City, accommodation around Suvarnabhumi Airport. During the curfew, visitors must arrive at the airport before 21.00 hrs. and depart only after 05.00 hrs.
- Pathum Thani - Entire province including Dream World
- Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya - Entire province including Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Historical Park,
- Bang Pa-in Summer Palace
- Chiang Mai - Entire province
- Chiang Rai - Entire province
- Nakhon Ratchasima - Entire province including Khao Yai National Park and nearby wineries.

Source: Travel