World: Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, on getting attacked
- I believe the people have seen what happened to me. They have seen that the protesters were trying to hurt me and smash the car.
- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva • Who barely made it out of a tense situation alive. Protesters have been calling for a dissolution of the government for days. Despite the scene, Thai troops – who are out and about, with tanks in tow – have not directly taken on the protesters. Abhisit says he will do his best to bring peace to the situation and restore order. • source