Politics Police Set to Flood Streets for Saturday's Protest at Victory Monument

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A whopping 1,200 strong police force is mobilised for a Saturday demonstration at Bangkok's Victory Monument. Protesters are reminded to act legally and respect public spaces, as stated by Naewna.

 

Police spokesperson, Pol. Lt. Gen. Archayon Kraithong, confirmed the deployment by the Metropolitan Police Bureau.

 

They've coordinated with agencies to manage the situation before, during, and after the rally. Vigilance is high with investigative units monitoring potentially disruptive groups across Bangkok and beyond.

 

Checkpoints are in place on major routes, including BTS stations, to screen people and vehicles.

 

The public is advised to avoid the area on the day and report any odd occurrences to the 24-hour police hotline, 191. People’s MP Rangsiman Rome highlighted citizens' constitutional rights to protest but stressed adherence to legal boundaries to avoid public disturbance.

 

No personal invitations have reached Rangsiman to join the rally, but he remains open to attending if invited and available.

 

In a political twist, MP Rangsiman commented on Bhumjaithai's rush to gather MP signatures for a no-confidence motion. This move could prevent Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from dissolving the House for a new election.

 

Opposition parties are set to deliberate on this strategy due to its complex procedures. discussions with Bhumjaithai are yet to occur, but coordination is anticipated given the People’s Party's seasoned role in opposition. As details unfold, the emphasis remains on maintaining peace and order during the scheduled protest.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Naewna, Thai Newsroom 2025-06-26

 

 

[thesetat]

1200 cops to keep peace with 150,000 +++ protesters? Does not seem feasible. It just adds to peoples anger if anything. I have not read anything about this being an extended protest or if it will be ongoing like before. People need to speak out to get this woman out of the office she was never elected for by the people to begin with. 

[ikke1959]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Protesters are reminded to act legally and respect public spaces, as stated by Naewna.

Is the police doing the same and not use chemicals, unneccessary force, etc to keep control??? 

[JimHuaHin]

Should be a good day to engage in some criminal activities as most of the active police will be at the demonstration.

 

It would be nice if 1+ million show up, but ....