1 month ago 14th Oct 14:00
Thailand's Queen Sirikit attended the funeral of a protestor killed in her country's clashes last week.
The royal - who has donated a reported 800,000 baht (around £13,000) to public hospitals treating those injured in the riot - was greeted by thousands of anti-government demonstrators, who believe her presence at the cremation of 28-year-old university student Angkhana Radappanyawut was a sign of support for their campaign.
Angkhana's father said: "Her majesty said my daughter was a good woman since she had helped the nation and preserved the monarchy."
Queen Sirikit's daughter Princess Chulabhorn, Thailand's Army Chief Anupong Paojinda and senior members of the opposition Democrat Party also attended the ceremony at Wat Sriprawat in Nonthaburi's Bang Kruai district yesterday (13.10.08).
Her majesty said my daughter was a good woman since she had helped the nation and preserved the monarchy.
A demonstration outside Parliament turned violent last Tuesday (07.10.08), after thousands gathered outside the building to stop Thailand's Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat meeting and formally authorising the new government.
The clashes between protestors and police left two people dead. Hundreds of demonstrators from the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) were injured.
It is feared the violence has divided the country, with the possibility of further riots a constant threat.
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by Elex - 02:14:32 15th Oct 2008
What is she doing? Is she supporting protestors? or is she secretly involving all this mess?