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iLaw Organizes Public Gathering at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Activists gathered at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre to protest the Election Commission's handling of the Senate selection process.
On September 13, 2026, a significant crowd gathered at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) for an event organized by the legal monitoring group iLaw. The gathering, titled 'People Unleash,' was held to voice public dissatisfaction regarding the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) and its recent resolution concerning the Senate selection process.
According to Matichon Online, the event serves as a precursor to a planned legal action. Organizers announced that they intend to file 229 lawsuits tomorrow in response to the ECT’s handling of the Senate selection, which critics have labeled as collusive. The atmosphere at the BACC was reported as crowded, with participants engaging in political expression ahead of the formal legal filings.
For residents and travellers, this event highlights ongoing political activity in central Bangkok. While the gathering at the BACC is a common site for such demonstrations, those in the Pathum Wan area may experience localized traffic congestion or increased security presence. It remains to be confirmed how the judicial system will process the 229 lawsuits mentioned by the organizers and whether these filings will lead to further public demonstrations or changes in the electoral oversight process. Visitors are advised to monitor local news for updates on potential protest routes or areas of high activity.
