PM goes to Parliament under high security
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High-level security was arranged for Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra so she could attend a parliamentary session yesterday. This is the first time she has been to the Parliament since the yellow-shirts started protesting in front of the complex.
During her 45 minutes in Parliament, Yingluck was watched over by 10 soldiers from the Naresuan special company in addition to her regular bodyguards. Soldiers also provided extra security for House Speaker Somsak Kiatsuranont.
Yingluck’s arrival was met with cheers and applause from a group of red shirts rallying outside the Parliament building in support of the charter amendment bill.
However, the premier refused to comment on whether or not she backs the third reading of the bill, saying it was entirely up to the House Speaker.
While in Parliament, Yingluck met with Public Health Minister Witthaya Buranasiri and PM’s Office Minister Woravat Auapinyakul before heading for Government House.
