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 ....

[Rinato]

Protest for what?

No mention about the reason for it!

 

[Zack61]

Big (huge) crowd numbers without any violence would be great. Would any of this be happening had the peoples' vote been recognised at the last election without interference? Instead, we got an unelected puppet running the whole sh!t show. 

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

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.

They hace already confirmed it is a peaceful demonstration, this seems to be a bit heavy handed.

[Thingamabob]

It would be good if this is to be a peaceful protest allowing a free expression of views. The current situation in Thailand is awkward, to put it mildly, given that the PM appears to be mainly a mouthpiece for her father and his questionable objectives.

[NE1]

8 hours ago, thesetat said:

People need to speak out to get this woman out of the office she was never elected for by the people to begin with. 

 

Who was the last leader elected by the people that actually stayed in office for their whole term ?

I can't remember.

[Mannekenpis]

28 minutes ago, Rinato said:

Protest for what?

No mention about the reason for it!

 

To oust the PM following the leaked phone call. Their intentions to protest have been known for over a week now

[wwest5829]

8 hours ago, thesetat said:

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. 

Are Prime Minister’s elected by the “people”?

[impulse]

Is it DeJa'Vu all over again?

 

What's the daily rate for paid protesters this time?

 

[Seagull Sam]

The right to peaceful protest is a cornerstone of democracy. 

Whatever your views in a Prime Ministerial system the vote is essentially for a party. A cabinet then makes policy based on whatever party or parties can command a majority.

A Presedential system is an altogether different concept.

It's not particularly difficult to grasp. 

[spidermike007]

Dissent and disagreement with the government is to be discouraged at all costs, especially when you have an illegitimate government posing  as a democracy. 

[NickyLouie]

1 minute ago, spidermike007 said:

Dissent and disagreement with the government is to be discouraged at all costs, especially when you have an illegitimate government posing  as a democracy. 

 

Who are you talking about specifically ?

 

 

 

[spidermike007]

1 minute ago, NickyLouie said:

 

Who are you talking about specifically ?

 

 

 

Pita is exactly what this country needs right now and that's why he's not being allowed to run things. The people want him, but the oligarchs and morally bankrupt don't.

 

The recent events are worthy of a mass funeral. Thailand might have been the tiger of SE Asia a decade or so ago, having been the 22nd largest economy in the world, but those days are long gone. So, I would say it would be safe to refer to Thailand as an up and coming country, post Covid. I would not be surprised to see Thailand in 75th place in terms of GDP, 20 years from now. There is absolutely no doubt the nation is moving backwards, on at least a dozen levels. And unless a dynamic leader like Thanathorn or Pita comes along, as is allowed to lead, the great tiger will continue to devolve into a whiny little street cat. 

 

 

[impulse]

13 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Pita is exactly what this country needs right now and that's why he's not being allowed to run things. The people want him, but the oligarchs and morally bankrupt don't.

 

The recent events are worthy of a mass funeral. Thailand might have been the tiger of SE Asia a decade or so ago, having been the 22nd largest economy in the world, but those days are long gone. So, I would say it would be safe to refer to Thailand as an up and coming country, post Covid. I would not be surprised to see Thailand in 75th place in terms of GDP, 20 years from now. There is absolutely no doubt the nation is moving backwards, on at least a dozen levels. And unless a dynamic leader like Thanathorn or Pita comes along, as is allowed to lead, the great tiger will continue to devolve into a whiny little street cat. 

 

The sad reality is that every truly successful Asian Tiger economy was set on that path by a corrupt strongman who forced the discipline at the trough so there was enough left over to reinvest in development.  Singapore, Korea, Taiwan...  (Japan's an exception because of MacArthur.)  Thailand's problem is that there's nobody strong enough, other than Thaksin.  So every swinging d*ck is feeding at the trough, and there's none left over for the people and development and investment. 

 

Personally, I'd be glad to get over it if his family became perpetually wealthy- if he left the country in the same state as Singapore, Korea or Taiwan.

 

[Burma Bill]

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

 

 

Will they be using water cannons?

 

[sikishrory]

I suppose we just guess what the protest is about. Great article though.

[CanadaSam]

Is this the reason the PM has called an urgent meeting with heads of police?

 

Discussion about a pay increase, if they do as told?

[portisaacozzy]

4 hours ago, NE1 said:

 

Who was the last leader elected by the people that actually stayed in office for their whole term ?

I can't remember.

churchill and lenin

[marin]

3 hours ago, impulse said:

Is it DeJa'Vu all over again?

 

What's the daily rate for paid protesters this time?

 

You really dont see the the average joe on the street is quite angry with the present government?  It will be big and peaceful. 

[palmbeachblueeyes]

15 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Wikipedia

 

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

 

 

This artical would be better if it talked about what the protest was all about and not just the police response

[crazykopite]

Why invite trouble with so many police in riot gear 

[thailand49]

No matter who is voted in or not the result is always the same the other party or parties aren't getting theirs so this is what happens dysfunctional country leaders.

[NoshowJones]

18 hours ago, Zack61 said:

Big (huge) crowd numbers without any violence would be great. Would any of this be happening had the peoples' vote been recognised at the last election without interference? Instead, we got an unelected puppet running the whole sh!t show. 

We had that for nine years right up until recently, although I'm not so sure about the "puppet" part. When is Thailand going to get a democratically elected government? Is there not too many soldiers or should I say generals hovering in the background?

[NoshowJones]

18 hours ago, wwest5829 said:

Are Prime Minister’s elected by the “people”?

Not in Thailand it seems.

[JAG]

On 6/26/2025 at 5:12 AM, thesetat said:

People need to speak out to get this woman out of the office she was never elected for by the people to begin with

And replace her with a collection of tight buttoned ultra nationalists who got even fewer, if any votes, in the last election. Pheu Thai did not win the last election, but they did get a lot of seats, and a lot of votes. Enough, after the various "guardians of democracy" had disposed of the actual winners, to form a coalition government. A coalition government which whilst lacking in democratic legitimacy nevertheless has a damned sight more than the aforesaid collection of tight buttoned ultra nationalists!

[JAG]

17 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Dissent and disagreement with the government is to be discouraged at all costs, especially when you have an illegitimate government posing  as a democracy. 

Pheu Thai did not win the last election, but they did get a lot of seats, and a lot of votes. Enough, after the various "guardians of Thai democracy" had disposed of the actual winners, to form a coalition government. A coalition government which whilst lacking in democratic legitimacy nevertheless has a damned sight more than those who seek to remove them, and certainly the previous regime. 

[marin]

6 minutes ago, JAG said:

A coalition government which whilst lacking in democratic legitimacy nevertheless has a damned sight more than those who seek to remove them, and certainly the previous regime. 

Could not disagree more and it hurts me to do it. Prayuth and his cronies in reality did a better job than PT. First we had a snake oil salesman for PM, and then a puppet for Taksin with no real brains. The only thing PT does for the country is try and make more money for Taksin and family. Hun Sen is going to expose what is really going on with this family soon. It pains me to give any credit to the military Junta, but I believe they did more for the country than PT.