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BANGKOK –  Leaders of the "Ruam Palang Paendin" group took to Victory Monument to prepare for a highly anticipated mass protest scheduled for June 28. The rally seeks the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and demands that all coalition parties withdraw from the government.

 

This significant demonstration is expected to draw a crowd of more than 150,000 people.

 

Jatuporn Promphan, a leading figure in the protest movement, has stated that the turnout is hoped to rival the recent gathering of 150,000 Cambodians who rallied in Phnom Penh.

 

That event was in support of the Cambodian government amid an ongoing border dispute with Thailand. Jatuporn emphasised that their protest is not an incitement for military intervention but aims to safeguard national territory, which they believe is at risk due to the prime minister's perceived mishandling of the border issue.

 

The demonstration is set to run from 4pm to 9pm, and Jatuporn expressed hopes that law enforcement and government authorities will not attempt to thwart the rally. The group insists on a peaceful protest, intended as a patriotic stand rather than a bid for chaos.

 

Panthep Puapongpan, another prominent protest leader, explained the symbolic choice of Victory Monument as the venue. The monument commemorates Thailand's reclaiming of lost territories from French colonial forces, aligning with the group's message of national sovereignty. They have made plans to direct loudspeakers away from nearby hospitals to minimise disruption for patients.

 

Panthep also addressed public discourse regarding accusations against Prime Minister Paetongtarn. Supporters claim she did not leak a recorded phone conversation with Cambodian leader Hun Sen.

 

However, Panthep urged the public to focus on the content of the conversation, implying its significance in their cause.

 

The protest marks a pivotal moment in Thailand's political landscape, potentially influencing future government dynamics. The outcome is yet to be determined, but the rally's scale signifies a significant public discontent with current leadership.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS World 2025-06-23

 

 

 

One important word: Expected 😉

 

Coup anyone?

150K? That's all they can muster? Not like the good old days of the red shirts, lol

7 hours ago, Olav Seglem said:

One important word: Expected 😉

 

PT didn't win the election. Wait and see how big the crowd is, you might be surprised how many people don't like "daddy" running the show again.

8 hours ago, Nickcage49 said:

150K? That's all they can muster? Not like the good old days of the red shirts, lol

How did that work out ?

7 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

How did that work out ?

It worked out that the military installed Abhisit was dumped after Yingluk was elected in a landslide in July 2011.

That’s how the red shirt protests worked out.

37 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

It worked out that the military installed Abhisit was dumped after Yingluk was elected in a landslide in July 2011.

That’s how the red shirt protests worked out.

 

And then she went on to take the rest of the money that her brother could not fit in his suitcase.

 

in a landslide in July 2011.

As many Shin opposition were already 'taken care of' during the square headed tyrant's so called War on drugs.

 

 

1.5 million would be better.

When do the Red Shirts show up? The resulting chaos and mayhem should make for good TV news, and spark another coup.

Like most protests this will be a band of useful idiots indignant over whatever the headlines instruct. They never produce only destroy.

Where were all these protesters, when the present rulers just threw out 14+ million votes of the Move Forward party which allowed the present composition of government in the first place? 

14+ million votes in the garbage and now 150,000 apparently want to demostrate against the outcome of the last rigged election? 

3 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

When do the Red Shirts show up? The resulting chaos and mayhem should make for good TV news, and spark another coup.

 

There are not too many left.

Even in his old strongholds, his supporters have started to see through him.

Only a few brain-dead red shirts remain.