Undeterred by difficulties, Red Shirt supporters from various provinces are gradually arriving in Bangkok to secure areas outside Klong Prem Prison, awaiting "Thaksin." Authorities have deployed forces to ensure security.
On 10 May 2026, reporters observed that since this morning, groups of Red Shirt supporters from several provinces have been arriving steadily to occupy spots along Ngamwongwan Road in front of Klong Prem Central Prison to show their support. Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra He is scheduled to be granted parole and released from prison on the morning of 11 May. Some supporters have pitched tents and laid mats to stay overnight, while others have set up booths selling souvenirs.
Mrs. Sukam Duangloet, 65, from Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province, arrived with three friends by train early this morning. She intended to come to support Mr. Thaksin after his parole and plans to stay overnight near the prison despite any hardships.
For security measures, the Metropolitan Police Bureau has deployed one riot control company from the Metropolitan Police Division to maintain order starting today until 12:00 noon on 11 May. The forces will rotate in three shifts to cover the area.
Meanwhile, the Department of Corrections has assigned over 50 officers to guard the area around Klong Prem Central Prison and coordinate with demonstrators to prevent them from approaching the prison fence, ensuring order and safety.
Inside the prison, officials have installed metal barriers at the flagpole roundabout in front of Klong Prem Central Prison to organize the area for media and citizens who will come to observe Mr. Thaksin’s parole release tomorrow. Additionally, forces from Metropolitan Police Division 2 and municipal officers are assisting with traffic control and maintaining public order in the vicinity.
Thung Song Hong Police Station has announced a warning advising the public to avoid using the outbound Ngamwongwan Road near Klong Prem Central Prison on 10–11 May due to expected congestion.
