Earlier this week in Thailand, a shocking turn of events
took place. Ordered to harass and block protestors , policemen instead
yielded to the peaceful riot by laying down their barricades and helmets
as a sign of solidarity
The gathering protestors explained that their goal is to
destroy the political machine of former Prime Minister Thakskin
Shinawatra, who is accused of widespread corruption and abuse of power.
The present Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, is Thakskin’s sister
and is seen as a puppet of her brother. In a move to topple the
Shinawatra government, protestors planned on storming the Bangkok
Metropolitan Police Bureau. This act was devised and led by protest
leader, Suthep Thaugsuban.
But what police did instead surprised many. Their
lowering of arms and joining with protestors marks a turning point in
the protests and a potential shift in power.
The following video shares the triumphant merging of both sides.
It an inspirational act for law enforcement workers to
take initiative and stand up for what is right. Who knows what changes
could take place if other countries followed suit.
