Protesters Occupy Victory Monument in Demonstration Against Thai Government

Bangkok: Leaders and allies of the United Front of the Land continue to give speeches on stage. The United Front of the Nation mob crowded Victory Monument, continuing to join the activities. As evening approached, more and more people began to join, both in the lower area and on the skywalk.

According to Thai News Agency, the activities on the stage of the Victory Monument by the group of protesters joining forces to protect Thai sovereignty since noon until now have been alternating between the groups to give speeches in the form of a no-confidence debate, attacking the government and ousting the prime minister, which reflects the people's dissatisfaction with the government, especially the issue of Thai sovereignty that is causing problems between Thailand and Cambodia.

While the protesters brought the Thai national flag to hang in the protest area from the front of the stage continuously for about 100 meters, they set up camp in the traffic area in front of the stage. The stage is facing Sanam Pao, making it impossible for cars to drive from Sanam Pao heading to Victory Monument. The Phahon Yothin side has been closed since this afternoon, while the Ratchawithi and Din Daeng sides have only 2 traffic lanes left.

In addition to reserving the space below, people also reserved space on the skywalk covering the Victory Monument to follow the activities on the stage. The highlight schedule has been set for the evening after 6:00 p.m. There will be a statement reading and leaders will give speeches.

Police emphasized that they will continue to strictly enforce security measures, strictly enforce the law, and inform people who do not need to use the road to avoid using the area.