Police troops to be stationed across Bangkok to monitor Saturday protest

By THE NATION

 

 

More than 8,500 police officers will be stationed at 14 sites in Bangkok to monitor the student-led political rally on Saturday (September 19).

 

On Friday, assistant police chief Pol Lt-General Damrongsak Kittipraphat called on the national police force to send officers to the capital to help monitor the rally.

 

The officers will be divided into 57 groups and will be posted from 2pm Saturday until 2pm on Sunday at:

 

1. Thammasat University’s Tha Phra Chan campus

 

2. Grand Palace

 

3. Democracy Monument

 

4. Jor Por Ror intersection (Wisut Kasat and Ratchadamnoen Nok 2)

 

5. Intersection near Makkawan Rangsan Bridge

 

6. Intersection near Wisukam Narueman Bridge

 

7. Intersection near Dheves Naruemit Bridge

 

8. Suan Mitsakawan intersection

 

9. U Thong Nok intersection

 

10. Vajira Fire Station

 

11. Thewakam intersection

 

12. Phanitchayakam intersection

 

13. Saowa Ni intersection

 

14. Uphai Chetsaduthit intersection

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30394767

 

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Is it all going to kick off I wonder.

Blood in the streets. 

Don't the pigs know that they must stand 2 metres apart !  I can see by the photo that they are only going to be there in a friendly role ! 

1 hour ago, sotonowl said:

Is it all going to kick off I wonder.

is what going to kick off  ?   if you mean are they going out to protest ' then probably yes.

well so much for social distancing against the COVID virus, so much for taking safe hygiene precautions such as masks and sanitizers. 

I expect a spike in virus transmission cases in a week or two then further extend to keep borders & airplanes out.   It'll be their own fault.

The organizers were told and didn't listen so it's their own fault if students get sick and/or the virus spike in the coming days which I suspect will be the case.  imo

18 minutes ago, steven100 said:

well so much for social distancing against the COVID virus, so much for taking safe hygiene precautions such as masks and sanitizers. 

I expect a spike in virus transmission cases in a week or two then further extend to keep borders & airplanes out.   It'll be their own fault.

The organizers were told and didn't listen so it's their own fault if students get sick and/or the virus spike in the coming days which I suspect will be the case.  imo

They have more chance of catching any virus travelling on public transport to get to the rally, rather than gathering in an open air environment, to show their disapproval of this despicable government.

19 hours ago, webfact said:

More than 8,500 police officers will be stationed at 14 sites in Bangkok to monitor the student-led political rally on Saturday (September 19).

To monitor a peaceful student protest .... a bit heavy handed one would say?

19 hours ago, webfact said:

More than 8,500 police officers will be stationed at 14 sites in Bangkok to monitor the student-led political rally on Saturday (September 19).

A more accurate statement would have been 8.500 police stationed at 14 sites in  Bangkok to intimidate student protesters.

Any reports from the front line?  Is it under way?

5 hours ago, colinneil said:

A more accurate statement would have been 8.500 police stationed at 14 sites in  Bangkok to intimidate student protesters.

Hoping it won't go beyond intimidation!

There better be more than 20,000 this time! Like to see a million plus!