The Thai government extended on Tuesday a state of emergency imposed in about a third of the country during recent bloody political protests, citing danger posed by anti-government instigators, a minister said.

Anti-government protests, mainly by supporters of an ousted prime minister, turned violent in April and May. Ninety people were killed and almost 2,000 wounded, raising fears for stability in Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy.

Calm has been restored but the government remains wary, warning that violent elements among the anti-government “red shirt” movement may attempt to rekindle another round of unrest.

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