"Kamnan Mano" delivered a speech issuing an ultimatum, demanding the government reduce fuel prices by 10 baht per liter and tackle drug problems. Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation visited the protest, revealing that Prime Minister "Anutin" has ordered full support and facilitation of sanitary vehicles for the protesters.
On 9 Nov 2026 at 18:00, the People's Revolutionary Coalition to Protect the Land (NPP), led by Mr. Mano Kruakaew, known as Kamnan Mano, subdistrict head of Krabi Noi, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, continued their occupation and held a speech stage at Chamyamruch Bridge in front of the Government House.
Representatives of the protesters took turns speaking on stage, highlighting the hardships of farmers, forest issues, water sources contaminated with toxins, farmland problems, rising living costs, drug suppression, and corruption investigations. They demanded the government address these issues and reaffirmed their main demand to reduce all fuel prices by 10 baht per liter to restore fairness for all Thai people, emphasizing no political involvement.
Meanwhile, Mr. Nirat Pongsitthaworn, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), traveled to the protest site to speak and amicably inquire about the situation with Kamnan Mano and the protest leaders.
The DDPM Director-General stated he came as a representative of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to ask if the protesters had any shortages or additional needs for assistance.
The Prime Minister has instructed officials to fully facilitate those attending the protest regarding hygiene, drinking water, electricity, and safety within legal frameworks to ensure that exercising fundamental rights proceeds peacefully and orderly.
At 19:30, Kamnan Mano spoke, saying his demands to the government were about fuel prices and drug issues, stressing that drug problems are critical and he fights for the people. He pointed out legal gaps in enforcement, noting that the Anutin government promised to eradicate drugs within three months; however, 120 days have passed and drug issues have only worsened. He insisted that the government must make drug issues a national agenda because it is a major problem.
Kamnan Mano also said that drugs involve vested interests, which is why they remain in Thai society. Today, he wants everyone to gather in large numbers to raise their voices to the government, including on corruption and the buying and selling of civil service positions, which lead to widespread corruption. He described such practices in the civil service as vile and despicable.
Furthermore, Kamnan Mano declared he demands the government immediately reduce all fuel prices by 10 baht per liter. A representative from the Ministry of Energy told him they would invite him for discussions about fuel prices, but he insisted that if they do not meet the demand, including the Prime Minister and Energy Minister, there will be no talks at all.
"Gasoline can be reduced by 8.50 baht, but diesel must be cut by 10 baht. If the price is lowered by 10 baht per liter, I am ready to talk. We will not negotiate otherwise. Malaysia uses diesel at 16 baht, Vietnam’s diesel price is 9 baht cheaper than ours, so why can’t Thailand do it?" Kamnan Mano said.
He added that the people's distress is overwhelming and reaffirmed that this movement is not politically motivated. If politicians or officials truly supported the people, fuel prices would not be 43 baht per liter today, nor would drugs be rampant in every community.
"We, the people, are losing out. We want to reclaim our benefits for the sake of our children’s future well-being. I reiterate my stance: all fuel types must be immediately reduced by 10 baht per liter. I stress that the government must urgently address drug issues as a national agenda and demonstrate real action before we will disband," Kamnan Mano said.