Heavy rain struck the Rama 4 intersection, but protesters opposing the IMF–World Bank meeting refused to back down, continuing to hold their ground and reaffirm their demands.
At 16:00 on 15 October 2026 GMT+7, reporters observed heavy rain at the Rama 4 intersection, where the anti-IMF and World Bank protest was underway. Despite the downpour, protesters continued discussions and speeches. Some took shelter under the overpass, yet the group remained steadfast in asserting their demands amid challenging circumstances.
Ms. Mon Khunna, a member of the Home-Loving Group from Loei province and one of the protesters against the IMF and World Bank meetings, said she joined to highlight the problems villagers face due to government policies, especially concerning the gold mining project in Loei. This has forced residents to relocate from their communities, and the issues remain unresolved by the involved companies.
Although during the 1997 economic crisis she initially did not fully grasp the impact of World Bank policies, after learning more and witnessing the problems caused, she decided to oppose the current operations. She worries that if Thailand borrows more funds from the World Bank, it could cause long-term harm to natural resources and local communities.
She specifically mentioned Loei province, where residents fear the gold mining development could have negative effects. She also referred to potash mining projects in Nakhon Ratchasima and Udon Thani provinces, as well as dam projects in the Northeast, which she believes may harm both the people and the environment.
Her participation in the protest aims to urge the government to reconsider its borrowing approach from the World Bank and to oppose economic development that comes at the cost of losing natural resources and the traditional way of life of local communities.