Kamnan Mano, a PDRC leader, insists he will not submit a letter to the government but demands an immediate 10-baht cut in oil prices. He warns that if funding runs out, he is ready to escalate protests following King Taksin’s 'breaking the rice pot' strategy.
At 4:00 PM on 10 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Mano Krua-kaew, known as Kamnan Mano, a PDRC leader, stated that the protest stage will remain at the original location. After discussions with police, they were allowed to set up the stage across two lanes on Phitsanulok Road due to space limitations.
Regarding protest escalation, it depends on the government. Recently, the Energy Minister met with them and acknowledged the situation. No official letter has been sent because they believe it would have no effect. They are waiting for the government to reduce oil prices by 10 baht, especially diesel. For gasoline, a reduction of 8 or 9 baht would be acceptable, but the original conditions must remain.
When asked about Minister Eknat’s claim to reduce oil prices as quickly as possible but without a clear timeline, Kamnan said his backing comes from people affected by high oil prices. He admitted that funds have been raised from the public, but if those funds run out, protests will escalate. If the government remains unresponsive, they will raise protests using King Taksin’s 'breaking the rice pot' strategy when their budget nears depletion.
From now on, no letters will be sent to the government; only a 10-baht oil price cut will be accepted. Even if a reduction happens, they will wait and see, as they also have demands concerning national drug suppression policies that protesters want recognized as a national agenda.
Regarding police requests to condense the protest area due to low crowd numbers and to reopen traffic lanes, Kamnan said they will remain as is. Though attendance is low now, he believes many people are on their way to join today. If necessary, additional forces will come to join the protest with full commitment.
He admitted the budget is limited but food supplies supported by politician Sonthi Limthongkul have been provided, with a kitchen set up. He could not say how long the current funds will last but confirmed the protest will continue as is.
Concerning tents, he acknowledged that providers and renters hesitate to set them up. Some have been blocked, and others fear confiscation of tents and equipment if arrested. This has resulted in no one willing to set up tents on site despite some having already paid deposits and rental fees.
Regarding attacks on his family members’ criminal records, he affirmed that having many relatives is normal for a Kamnan, as relatives represent political support. Some family members have faced legal proceedings and accepted the consequences. Some relatives work in the Lawyers Council or are senior officials, so not all relatives have criminal records.
On fake AI-generated news claiming a raid on the Government House or that the protesters have already stormed it, he said he is unaware of such AI content. He trusts that those following the situation have sufficient judgment. There are currently no plans to move protest forces to other locations.