Red-shirts of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship poured blood in front of the gate of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's residence in Sukhumvit Soi 31 and threw bags of blood and other objects over the fence into the grounds on Wednesday.
Red-shirts gather around the prime minister's house before pouring blood. (Photo by Kitja Apichornrojarek)
The protesters managed to get to the house and perform their ritual in steady rain about noon, despite police efforts to keep them at least 5 metres from the fence.
After completing their mission, the red-shirts withdrew and headed for the United States embassy on Withayu road.
They wanted clarification from the embassy of Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban's reported remark that the US and some other countries had warned the Thai government of possible sabotage after they tapped the telephone conversations of convicted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
About 100 police stood in line in front of the embassy to ensure security. The UDD gathering completely blocked traffic on Withayu road for about half an hour.
UDD leader Jatuporn Prompan and a number of academics handed over the letter and demanded an explanation for Mr Suthep's remark.
Protesters gather outside the US embassy in Bangkok to demand explanation on Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban's claim concerning Thaksin Shinawatra. (Photo by Chanat Katanyu)
An embassy official accepted the letter and said the US was not duty-bound to make any clarification, which should be made by Mr Suthep himself, said Mr Jatuporn.
Mr Suthep has denied naming any country, including the US.
The red-shirts started moving from Phan Fa bridge shortly after 9am past Siam Paragon, Central World and Ratchaprasong intersection, causing heavy traffic congestion on the outbound lanes of Sukhumvit road.
On arriving at the mouth of Sukhumvit Soi 31, they were barred from entering the soi, where police lined up in cordons to prevent them from getting close to the fence of the prime minister's house.
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