Riot police descended on scores of anti-government protesters in the streets of Thailand’s capital and violence intensified early Monday.
This riot came in THOUSANDS, and they were all in red. Apparently, they are the red army of the former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a 2006 coup. They have said Abhisit’s government was not democratically elected and want him to resign and schedule elections.
The protesters were violent in nature, they even slashed the tires of a police van. They climbed atop two military armored cars after laying down on the road and blocking its path.
Also Sunday, police arrested a leader of the red shirt movement — named for the color of their demonstrators’ attire. The leader, Arismun Pongruengrong, was charged with inciting people to break the law, police said.
It’s amazing how the voice of people can be heard only by violence. Can’t politicians listen carefully and hear the people’s voice. We need politicians who listen!!
Barack Obama, you better listen carefully.
