Indonesians Should Avoid Mass Rallies in Thailand Following Martial Law

Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Indonesians in Thailand are advised to avoid mass rallies and stay at their homes following the implementation of martial law, effective May 20, noted an Indonesian Embassy press release received on Wednesday in Bangkok.

"In order to anticipate the current situation in Thailand, the embassy calls on all Indonesian citizens to remain at their homes and avoid being near mass rallies in Thailand. The citizens must also avoid wearing clothes or other accessories that can provoke misunderstanding, such as wearing red or yellow shirts (the color identically linked with the conflicting parties in Thailand)," according to the statement.

Earlier, Reuters news agency reported that the Thai armys declaration of martial law on Tuesday (May 20) has had no impact on the caretaker government, which is still in office, noted an army spokesman.

"This martial law has been imposed to restore peace and stability. It has nothing to do with the government. The government is still functioning normally," deputy army spokesman Colonel Winthai Suvari informed Reuters. (WDY)