Last night the situation turned nasty and blood was spilled with several grenade attacks in the Silom Road area. One person was killed and many injured. The attacks are suspected to have been carried out by hardcore elements within the Red Shirt camp. Over the past few weeks there have been many grenade attacks across the country. Last night also saw running street battles between Red Shirts and the so-called pro-government ‘multi-coloureds’.  

After the trouble had died down, the Red Shirts sat atop their barricade and kept a lookout for further attacks by ‘multi-coloureds’ or the military.

The army was on high alert, cordoning off Silom Road, setting up blockades, and shutting down sections of the BTS skytrain and MRT underground. Eventually the trouble fizzled out but many people believe that because of the escalating violence and further disruption to the city the long-expected crackdown by armed forces is now inevitable.  

In the early hours of this morning, a large contingent of police lined up in front of the barricade but eventually stood down without confrontation. Minor demonstrations against the Red Shirts took place throughout the day.

Red Shirts remain alert at the barricade and have been told not to drink and remain vigilant. Guards with binoculars are on constant lookout for the arrival of armed forces. Oil has also been poured on the road in front of the defensive barrier.