October 7, 2008
Bangkok - Somchai government went ahead presenting its policies to the parliament despite the absence of the opposition party, ignoring injured People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) protesters.
The People Power Party (PPP) MPs and coalition parties’ MPs gradually came to the parliament this morning to attend a parliamentary session to present the government’s policies.
The police previously fired tear gas and bullets to disperse the PAD demonstrators to pave way for the session.
Mr. Chaiya Poonkaew, 30, lost one of his legs during the police attack.
It was reported the police were firing tear gas at people who rallied at the Royal Plaza.
About 75 people were injured and sent to Vachira Hospital in Bangkok.
HM the Queen gave 100,000 baht to the hospital to help cure the injured victims.
