13 Jun 2024 | 04:06 AM UTC
Thailand: Demonstration against Section 112 of penal code ongoing outside Government House in Bangkok as of the morning of June 13
Activists protesting outside Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, as of morning of June 13. Increased security likely.
As of the morning of June 13, dozens of activists affiliated with the People's Demand for Justice 2010 group are staging a demonstration outside the Government House in Bangkok. Participants are denouncing section 112 of the Criminal Code (lese-majeste law).
Heightened security is likely around the protest site. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if demonstrators march along or occupy nearby roads. If police attempt to disperse the gathering forcibly, isolated scuffles may occur.
Avoid the protest site as a precaution. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernmental building. Plan for likely localized transport disruptions in the vicinity. Heed all official security and transport advisories
