Politics
Greenpeace Protest Disrupts Prime Minister’s Event at BITEC
A Greenpeace demonstration interrupted a public event attended by the Prime Minister at the BITEC exhibition center, leading to heightened security measures.
On September 14, 2026, a group of Greenpeace activists staged a protest during an event at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) where the Prime Minister was in attendance. According to a report by Thai Post, the demonstrators disrupted the proceedings by shouting and attempting to deliver a petition to the Prime Minister.
In response to the disturbance, security personnel immediately tightened protection protocols around the Prime Minister. Following the incident, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declined to speak with the media, jokingly remarking that his absence from the press for a few days would allow people to miss him.
For residents and travelers, such incidents at major venues like BITEC can lead to temporary access restrictions, increased security screening, and potential traffic delays in the surrounding Bang Na area. While the event caused a brief disruption to the official schedule, the situation was contained by security teams. At this time, it remains to be confirmed whether the activists were able to successfully hand over their petition or if further demonstrations are planned at other government-related functions. Visitors to large-scale public events in Bangkok are advised to remain aware of their surroundings, as spontaneous protests can occasionally occur in high-profile venues.
