Curfew extended by 3 days in Bangkok, 23 provinces

Thai authorities have extended the curfew in Bangkok and 23 other provinces by three more days.

Army spokesman Col. Sansern Kawekamnerd says the curfew would be in force from 9 pm to 5 am until Saturday night.

The curfew was imposed on Wednesday after widespread rioting in central Bangkok following an army crackdown on an anti-government encampment. Sansern told reporters Thursday that authorities have found a cache of bombs, "war ammunition" and guns including AK-47 and M-16 automatic rifles in the crackdown. (AP)