Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

On 13 September 2025, a group of Red Shirt supporters gathered outside Klong Prem Prison in Bangkok to show support for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The event, described as a “lunch in front of the prison” activity, attracted numerous participants who expressed their desire for Thaksin to serve his sentence at his residence in Baan Chansongla.

 

The gathering began at 10:00, with participants including long-time Thaksin supporters who were active during the 2010 political unrest. One supporter, Yadtip Santisungnoen, stated that she joined the demonstration to support democracy and her loyalty to Thaksin, noting that international media closely observed their activities. The demonstrators emphasised their goal of enabling Thaksin to serve his prison term under house arrest, offering to cover the cost of an electronic monitoring device if required.

 

During the demonstration, a man entered the area and engaged in a verbal confrontation with the crowd, prompting participants to remove him and alert police. Authorities conducted a search of his person and his motorcycle before taking him to the local police station for questioning. Police maintained a presence of approximately 200 officers to monitor the event and ensure public order.

 

Supporters reiterated their commitment to the peaceful demonstration while urging legal authorities to consider house arrest as an alternative to incarceration at Klong Prem. The activity highlighted ongoing political divisions in Thailand and the continuing public interest in Thaksin’s legal status. Organisers indicated that similar events could occur depending on the progress of legal proceedings.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Red Shirt supporters held a “lunch in front of the prison” demonstration for Thaksin Shinawatra on 13 September 2025.

• Participants urged that Thaksin serve his sentence under house arrest at Baan Chansongla and offered to fund an electronic monitoring device.

• Police maintained a strong presence to ensure order and investigated an unrelated confrontation during the event.

 

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  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-09-14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Police maintained a presence of approximately 200 officers to monitor the event and ensure public order.

 

What for, The red shirt movement has moved on, there is no support any more.

Looking at those pics and video, it looks like there were only about 20 grannies at the gathering.

It look more like a bridge evening than a demonstration.

 

 

 

22 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The event, described as a “lunch in front of the prison” activity,

I can think of better places to have a picnic

LOL, there will always be those who  think he is the best person in Thailand and only cares about the people.  

 

Did he pay for the lunch !

5 hours ago, crazykopite said:

Did he pay for the lunch !

Yes, and a purple note in a brown envelope. 

Long live Red Shirts, Thaksin and family and the Resistance

16 minutes ago, LatPhrao said:

Long live Red Shirts, Thaksin and family and the Resistance

 

Fortunately they won't.

 

 

Rearrange these words into a popular phrase or saying:-

 

FORCE SPENT