Protest Group Gathers Near Government House Ahead of Planned Demonstration
A protest group has begun gathering near Government House in Bangkok, while authorities maintain a ban on public assemblies in the immediate vicinity.
On November 7, 2026, members of the 'Anti-Monopoly Government Group' (T.R.K.) were observed gathering near the Civil Service Commission office, located in the vicinity of Government House. This activity precedes a larger planned demonstration led by Mr. Mano Kruakaew, head of the Krabi Noi sub-district, who has announced intentions to occupy the area near Gate 4 of Government House on November 8.
Despite a formal announcement from the Metropolitan Police Bureau prohibiting public assemblies within a 50-meter radius of Government House from November 5 to November 20, 2026, current conditions remain relatively stable. As of the afternoon of November 7, traffic flow around the area remains normal, and there have been no reports of road closures or heightened security checkpoints.
For residents and travelers, this situation may lead to localized traffic disruptions or increased police presence in the vicinity of Government House starting tomorrow. While the area is currently accessible, those planning to travel through the Phitsanulok Road area should monitor local news for potential last-minute road closures or security adjustments. It remains to be confirmed whether the planned demonstration will proceed as scheduled or if authorities will enforce the existing assembly ban more strictly as the event date approaches.
