Bangkok Police Ban Protests Near Government House
Metropolitan Police have issued a temporary ban on public gatherings within 50 meters of Government House from November 5 to 20, 2026.
The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has officially prohibited public demonstrations within a 50-meter radius of Government House in Bangkok. According to an order signed by Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, this restriction is in effect from 00:01 on November 5, 2026, until 24:00 on November 20, 2026. The measure was enacted under the Public Assembly Act of 2015, citing the need to maintain public safety and order. This decision follows reports that a protest group led by Mano Kruakaew, a sub-district head from Krabi, planned to gather at the site on November 7 to demand government action regarding rising fuel prices and the cost of living. For residents and travelers, this order means that the area surrounding Government House will be subject to heightened security and potential access restrictions during the specified period. Those planning to visit or commute through the vicinity should anticipate police presence and potential traffic disruptions. It remains to be confirmed how strictly the authorities will enforce this perimeter and whether additional protest groups will attempt to circumvent the ban or relocate their activities to nearby areas.
