Bangkok: The United Nations Mob set up camp to listen to speeches at Victory Monument. Protesters from the Ruam Palang Phaendin group gathered to listen to speeches on the Thai-Cambodian border issue and to encourage frontline soldiers. Police also set up screening points before entering the protest area.
According to Thai News Agency, the atmosphere at the rally by the United Front for the Protection of Sovereignty group was scheduled to "Send Encouragement, Unite the Land, from the Backline to the Frontlines" at Victory Monument. Protesters remained in place to listen to speeches, with some arriving gradually. Due to the hot weather, some gathered on the skywalk to join the rally. This allowed police to manage traffic on the road below as usual. In some areas, they would alternate between vehicles to ease congestion. However, it is recommended to avoid the affected routes unless absolutely necessary, as the surrounding traffic is congested.
Police officers have set up screening points before entering the protest area, requiring people to walk through dangerous object detectors and check bags at eight points around the area. They also set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the skywalk. They also noted that police dogs are still patrolling the area.
The atmosphere on stage was lively, with a rotating cast of speakers taking turns giving speeches. The afternoon session largely addressed the problems arising from the Thai-Cambodian border situation and the government's performance. They also emphasized the people's unification to seek a democratic solution, including the Prime Minister's resignation to demonstrate responsibility for the situation, one of three demands previously expressed. They also offered words of encouragement to the frontline soldiers defending Thailand's sovereignty along the Thai-Cambodian border. Prominent speakers included Anchalee Pairirak, who energized the protesters in the afternoon. Key leaders, such as Jatuporn Prompan, are expected to take the stage in the evening.