Weird Visitor

Found it sitting on a stem of a plant, bare of leafy vegetation. Pried it from it's perch.  That took a bit of doing, all those legs clinging onto the stem Swear it made a weird sound, as if grunting: "Leave me alone."  Put it in a plastic container. Added some blooms.   No fear, the critter felt right at home.  Made a quick meal of the flowers.  Neighborhood kid said "I like!!"  Took the creature home.   I'm wondering if the creature is to be a pet or a meal?     THIS is THAILAND, T.i.T.