Politics · Other · 5 hrs ago
Southern Thai protesters plan 1,000-vehicle convoy to Bangkok
Protesters from southern Thailand plan a convoy of about 1,000 vehicles to Bangkok on Thursday.
They intend to travel from Nakhon Si Thammarat to the Government House, making stops along the way to campaign.
They say rising fuel prices and low wages are causing economic hardship and want the central government to hear their concerns.
By Sunday, donations for the convoy had reached 570,000 baht, including a pledged 100,000 baht from activist Sondhi Limthongkul.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is not worried and that his government is open to hearing protesters, provided they do not infringe on others’ constitutional rights.
The protest will bring economic grievances directly to the capital, while police and local officials are expected to build understanding with demonstrators.
The convoy is scheduled for Thursday, but the sources give no further details about what may follow.
Thousands of protesters from southern Thailand plan to drive a convoy of 1,000 vehicles to Bangkok on Thursday.
The protest is driven by economic hardship linked to rising fuel prices and low wages.
The convoy is due to start at Khuan Nong Hong intersection in Cha Uat district, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Organisers say the protest is intended to make people’s economic grievances heard by the central government.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he was not worried and that the government was open to hearing protesters.
- Who
- Thousands of protesters from southern Thailand plan to join the convoy.
- What
- They plan to drive 1,000 vehicles to Bangkok to protest economic hardship.
- When
- Thursday, according to the report published on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Where
- The convoy is due to leave from Khuan Nong Hong intersection in Cha Uat district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and travel to Bangkok.
- Why
- Protesters cite economic hardship caused by rising fuel prices and low wages.
Protesters
Thai government
Grievances
Protesters
Protesters say rising fuel prices and low wages are worsening economic hardship.
Thai government
Anutin said the government was working for the public and was open to hearing protesters.
Protest
Protesters
Organisers say the convoy is a way to ensure people’s economic concerns are heard by the central government.
Thai government
Anutin said protesters should not infringe on other people’s constitutional rights.
Donations raised for the convoy had reached 570,000 baht.
Mano Khrueakaeo announced the protest plan, and Anutin said he was not worried about the demonstration.
The convoy is scheduled to set off for Bangkok.
- Planned convoy
- 1,000 vehicles
- Starting point
- Khuan Nong Hong intersection, Cha Uat district, Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Destination
- Government House, Bangkok
- Donations by Sunday
- 570,000 baht
- Fuel contribution pledge
- Sondhi Limthongkul pledged 100,000 baht
What people are saying
The government is open to listening to the voices of protesters.
As long as they do not abuse the constitutional rights of others.