17 Aug 2023 | 02:37 AM UTC
Thailand: Activists plan to demonstrate at several locations in Bangkok Aug 17
Activists plan to demonstrate at several locations in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 17. Localized disruptions possible.
Event
Activists plan to gather at several locations in Bangkok Aug. 17 to denounce a new regulation that changes the eligibility criteria for receiving pension. Participants intend to gather at the following locations:
10:00: Gate 4, Ministry of Finance
11:30: Ministry of Interior
12:30: Ministry of Social Development and Human Security
Dozens to a few hundred people could participate in the action.
Authorities will likely increase security measures at the demonstration sites Aug. 17. While the gatherings will likely pass off peacefully, scuffles between activists and security personnel may occur. Localized transport disruptions are possible near the gathering site, especially if activists occupy nearby streets.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration sites Aug. 17 as a precaution. Plan for possible localized transport disruptions. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
