Nov 27 · 2014
fullpraxisnow: “ Police In Thailand Lay Down Vests and Barricades In Solidarity With Protestors | Political Blind Spot In a stunning turn of events today in Thailand, riot police yielded to the peaceful protesters they were ordered to harass and...

fullpraxisnow:

Police In Thailand Lay Down Vests and Barricades In Solidarity With Protestors | Political Blind Spot

In a stunning turn of events today in Thailand, riot police yielded to the peaceful protesters they were ordered to harass and blocked. They police removing barricades and their helmets as a sign of solidarity.

The protesters explain that their goal is to destroy the political machine of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is accused of widespread corruption and abuse of power. Thaksin’s sister, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, is currently in power, and is seen as a puppet of her brother.

Suthep Thaugsuban, the leader of the widespread protests that have been going on in Thailand, told his supporters to storm the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau. This was one of the primary buildings they vowed to take over in their vow to topple the Shinawatra government.

The move by police has surprised many, and marks a turning point in the protests and a potential shift in power.

(via nervous--king)

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