Thread by @PichayadaCNA

“At 3pm - Please be ready at BTS skytrain station near your house”

It seems protesters may use the same strategy they used yesterday - get people to every sky try station before announcing protest sites #ม็อบ18ตุลา #WhatsHappeningInThailand

JUST IN: Authorities order temporary closure from 2.30pm of 10 BTS skytrain stations, 5 MRT stations, and certain skywalks #ม็อบ18ตุลา #WhatsHappeningInThailand

JUST IN: Protesters to gather in Bangkok at

1) Victory Monument (primary protest site)
2) Asoke (4pm - secondary site)

They'll also hold rallies nationwide today #ม็อบ18ตุลา #WhatsHappeningInThailand

Various protest sites across Thailand have just been announced for today’s coordinated rallies by youth-led movement “The People”. They include the central region, northeast, east, and south. In Bangkok, sites are Victory Monument and Asoke #ม็อบ18ตุลา #whatshappeninginthailand

Protest organisers on Telegram update meeting points in Bangkok for coordinated rallies today:

1) Victory Monument (Primary)
2) Asoke
3) Tha Phra MRT station

They call for coordinated rallies at 4pm

#ม็อบ18ตุลา #WhatsHappeningInThailand

Several hundreds of protesters have arrived at Victory Monument. Many others are on the walkway overlooking the monument. They came ready with umbrellas, rain jackets. Traffic has begun to slow down as more people join the rally on the road. Police trucks are here #ม็อบ18ตุลา

Protesters stop police from putting up barricades to block their gathering in defiance of emergency decree which bans gatherings of more than 4 people in Bangkok. They then retreat, leaving space for vehicles including ambulances #ม็อบ18ตุลา #WhatsHappeningInThailand

Umbrellas up, rain jackets on. It’s drizzling here at Victory Monument, the main protest site in Bangkok today. Protesters remain unfazed and more continue to join. Follow this thread for updates on today’s protest cna.asia/2FJM7oI #ม็อบ18ตุลา #WhatsHappeningInThailand

Lacking proper sound system and mobile stages, protesters shout short phrases repeatedly as a way to communicate among themselves. They also shout about different issues to voice their demands eg “Reform the monarchy” and “Prayut, get out” cna.asia/2FJM7oI #ม็อบ18ตุลา

Protesters quickly make way for an ambulance heading to pass through. Rain continues to fall but that doesn’t seem to dampen their spirits cna.asia/2FJM7oI

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Umbrella wall: A makeshift wall has been built using umbrellas. Behind it, volunteers wearing helmets and protective goggles hold the line. Rumours about police, water cannons surround this area near Rang Nam junction #ม็อบ18ตุลา #18ตุลาไปอนุสาวรีย์ชัย #WhatsHappeningInThailand

Volunteer guards at Victory Monument sit on the road behind barricades, ready for any police clearance operations. No police officers can be seen at this protest site near Rang Nam junction cna.asia/2FJM7oI #ม็อบ18ตุลา #18ตุลาไปอนุสาวรีย์ชัย #18ตุลาไปม็อบ

Victory Monument at 7.40pm

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8.20pm: Protest organisers announced an end to Victory Monument rally. Despite emergency decree banning gatherings, massive crowds turned up to voice their demands: End to Prayut’s rule, charter amendment, monarchy reform cna.asia/2FJM7oI #ม็อบ18ตุลา #18ตุลาไปอนุสาวรีย์ชัย