The Police Chief has instructed officers to oversee the "Kamnan Mano mob" at the Government House, emphasizing security. Meanwhile, the police spokesperson reiterated nine conditions for peaceful assembly in compliance with the law to the public. Tags: [police, government house, protest, public safety, legal compliance]
Regarding the case of "Kamnan Mano," leader of the People’s Revolutionary Alliance to Protect the Land (NPP), who has traveled to the Government House in Bangkok to demand answers about fuel prices and livelihoods. He has set a condition for the government to immediately reduce fuel prices by 10 baht per liter to lower transportation and living costs for the public. He clearly stated, "If the government does not reduce fuel prices, we will not retreat," and called for serious drug suppression, urging the government to treat the drug problem as urgent after drug issues have severely resurged at the local level.Tags: [protest, fuel prices, drug issues, Kamnan Mano, NPP]
Today (8 November 2026), Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepor, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, spoke about the NPP group and allied groups planning activities near the Government House. The Royal Thai Police, through the Metropolitan Police Bureau, has measures to ensure the assembly proceeds peacefully. Pol. Gen. Samran Nualma, the Police Chief, has instructed officers to act within legal frameworks, international principles, and tactical procedures proportionate to the situation, prioritizing the safety of the public and officers as well as maintaining public order. He also emphasized ensuring smooth traffic flow for the public. Therefore, protesters are urged to exercise their rights peacefully, comply with the law, and respect the rights of others.Tags: [police, protest management, public safety, legal compliance, traffic control]
The police spokesperson stated that authorities have measures to maintain order during the assembly, focusing on safety and traffic management to minimize impact on the general public not involved in the protest. The Metropolitan Police Bureau has announced a ban on assemblies within a 50-meter radius around the Government House from 00:01 on 5 November 2026 until 24:00 on 20 November 2026. This is to ensure public security and orderly public assemblies under the Public Assembly Act of 2015. They clarified that assemblies are not prohibited but must comply with legal boundaries.Tags: [assembly restrictions, Government House, police announcement, public safety, law enforcement]
Furthermore, the Metropolitan Police Bureau announced road closures including Phitsanulok Road from Phanit Yokan Intersection to Suan Misakawan Intersection starting at 00:01 on 8 November 2026. Closures also include Chamyamruchert Bridge to Suan Misakawan Intersection, Nakhon Pathom Road in front of Wat Benchamabophit School, Likit Alley, and Rama V Road from the Court of Prince Chumphon to Orathai Bridge. The public is advised to avoid these routes and plan travel ahead to ease congestion and minimize traffic disruption. Traffic management will be adjusted as needed to ensure overall convenience and order. Apologies are extended for any inconvenience caused.Tags: [traffic closures, Government House, police, road management, public notice]
Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat announced that protesters must comply with the law to ensure their rights are exercised peacefully under the Public Assembly Act as follows:Tags: [public assembly, legal requirements, police announcement, protest guidelines]
1. Do not cause trouble or inconvenience to the public using the assembly area or cause harm to others.Tags: [public assembly, conduct, legal conditions]
2. Do not conceal or disguise oneself to prevent proper identification unless wearing customary traditional attire.Tags: [public assembly, identification, dress code]
3. Do not carry weapons, fireworks, imitation firearms, or any items that could be used as weapons into the assembly area.Tags: [public assembly, weapons prohibition, safety]
4. Do not trespass, damage, destroy, or render unusable the property of others.Tags: [public assembly, property protection, legal conditions]
5. Do not instill fear of harm to life, body, property, or freedom in others.Tags: [public assembly, safety, intimidation prohibition]
6. Do not use or threaten to use violence against participants or others.Tags: [public assembly, violence prohibition, safety]
7. Do not obstruct or hinder officials performing their duties to protect public convenience and manage the assembly.Tags: [public assembly, official duties, obstruction prohibition]
8. Do not march or move the assembly between 18:00 and 06:00 the next day unless authorized by officials overseeing the assembly.Tags: [public assembly, movement restrictions, authorization]
9. Comply with conditions or orders from officials overseeing the assembly.Tags: [public assembly, compliance, official orders]
The public can inquire about traffic routes via the Traffic Police Command hotline at 1197. In emergencies or urgent situations, assistance is available 24 hours at hotline 191.Tags: [traffic information, emergency services, police hotlines]