Thailand: Demonstration in Bangkok on 23 July

Various anti-government activists have announced a demonstration in Bangkok on 23 July to denounce the government's ineffectiveness in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens to several hundred people are expected to participate in the demonstration. Participants will gather at 16:00 (local time) at Lat Phrao Intersection, Chatuchak District.

Past precedent suggests the heightened potential for the outbreak of violence and localized clashes at the scheduled protests. Travellers are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of the protests. To minimize safety risks, avoid areas of large public gatherings or protests. Even events intended to be peaceful can escalate unexpectedly and quickly and become violent