BANGKOK, March 13 – Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved further extension of the emergency decree in the three southern border provinces for another three months.

Formally termed the Executive Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations, the measure first took effect on July 19, 2005 in Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala. It was renewed for three months on October 19, and subsequently every three months.

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