Bangkok police are strengthening security measures today, March 13, for the International Quds Day gathering around 2pm. The Metropolitan Police Bureau is focused on key areas, especially near diplomatic locations like the Israeli Embassy, due to rising tensions in the Middle East. Get today's headlines by email The decision follows extensive reviews by security agencies, led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Sayam Boonsom. Recent meetings have outlined risk assessments and operational strategies. Based on previous years, approximately 300 pro-Palestinian activists are expected to participate in activities for peace outside the embassy. International Quds Day is held annually on the last Friday of Ramadan, with events typically receiving heightened attention due to global tensions. This year, additional security comes as conflicts involving Israel, the United States, and Iran continue, potentially increasing the risk of violence. Bangkok police are concerned about possible unrest or provocation by third parties. They plan to deploy uniformed officers and enhance surveillance, with active monitoring of social media for any signs of radicalisation. Measures also include securing other significant sites like the Chabad-Lubavitch House. Preemptively, metropolitan stations have been directed to stay vigilant, especially around areas popular with Israeli citizens. The Chabad-Lubavitch House, serving as a community hub, is under particular scrutiny, with 24-hour patrols by Chana Songkhram Police and nearby parking restrictions. A post by PSC Thailand on March 9 announced the protest outside the Israeli Embassy, stating opposition to "US-Israeli aggression." PSC Thailand is recognized as an independent group, involving both Thai and non-Thai members, reported The Thaiger. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 13 Mar 2026
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