Police Set Protest Limits, Close Roads Near Government House
Thailand's national police chief has ordered strict legal oversight of a planned protest by the People's Revolution Network at Government House on November 8. Authorities have established a 50-meter protest-free zone around the complex and announced multiple road closures in central Bangkok to manage traffic. Protesters are reminded to follow nine legal conditions under the Public Assembly Act, while police pledge proportionate enforcement to protect public safety and minimize disruption.
National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Saran Nuwama has ordered police to oversee the planned protest by the People's Revolution Network to Protect the Nation (NPP) and allied groups marching to Government House on November 8. The Metropolitan Police Bureau has measures to ensure the protest proceeds peacefully and lawfully. Pol. Gen. Saran instructed officers to operate within the legal framework, international standards, and tactical principles, using proportionate and necessary steps while considering the safety of the public, officers, and national peace and order. He also emphasized traffic management for public convenience. Therefore, protesters are asked to exercise their assembly rights peacefully, comply with the law, and respect others' rights.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Sirawat Dipho said police have measures to maintain order during the assembly, focusing on safety and traffic control to minimize impact on the general public. The Metropolitan Police Bureau has declared a no-protest zone within a 50-meter radius of Government House from 00:01 on November 5 to 24:00 on November 20, 2026, for public safety and orderly public assembly under the Public Assembly Act B.E. 2558, clarifying that protests are not banned but must stay within legal boundaries.
The Bureau also announced road closures on Phitsanulok Road from Phanitchayakan Intersection to Suan Misakwan Intersection starting 00:01 on November 8, 2026, and additional closures on Chamaimaruchet Bridge to Suan Misakwan Intersection, Nakhon Pathom Road in front of Wat Benjamabophit School, Soi Likhit, and Rama V Road from in front of the Court of Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak to Arot Bridge. The public is advised to avoid these routes and plan travel in advance. Traffic measures will be adjusted as needed for overall convenience, and police apologize for any inconvenience.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Sirawat further publicized nine legal requirements for protesters under the Public Assembly Act: 1) Do not create disturbances or inconvenience to the public using the assembly area. 2) Do not intentionally conceal identity to prevent identification, except for traditional attire. 3) Do not carry weapons, fireworks, imitation firearms, or items usable as weapons into the assembly. 4) Do not trespass, damage, destroy, or render others' property unusable. 5) Do not cause others to fear harm to life, body, property, or liberty. 6) Do not use or threaten violence against assembly participants or others. 7) Do not obstruct or hinder officers performing duties to protect public convenience and oversee the assembly. 8) Do not march or move the assembly procession.
