There is a big event in the Thai capital, Bangkok. At least 10,000 protesters are demostrating the existing government of Yingluck Shinawatra, the former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's sister, and these protesters chased with police which made at least seven police officers were reported wounded in clashes( BBC News). During the clashes, Thai police used anti-riot shield and tear gas to fight against protesters who tried to entry to the rally site, Bangkok's Royal Plaza. There is a group which anounced that it is the leaders of the demonstration called itself Protect Thailand. They believed that the Yingluck's goverment has corruption, and Yingluck is a puppet of his brother. People worry about that the new demonstrations might make the situation appear unstable.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20475280
Good summary. I hadn't heard this news.
ReplyDeletetear gas...wow
ReplyDeleteit seems very serious...