Fuel protest convoy heads to Bangkok demanding 10-baht diesel cut
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A fuel protest convoy led by Krabi headman Mano Khrueakaew plans to reach Government House in Bangkok on the evening of 8 Nov. It demands a 10-baht-a-litre diesel price cut. Bangkok police have banned gatherings within 50 metres of the compound until midnight on 20 Nov.
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Why it matters
Police cite risks to traffic, access to Government House and public safety as reasons for the gathering ban. The report mentions no road closures.
What's next
The convoy plans to arrive at Gate 4 of Government House on the evening of 8 Nov, and its leader said the group would stay put if the cut is not made.
Key dates
- 5 NovConvoy sets off from Nakhon Si Thammarat in the morning and spends the night in Surat Thani.
- 6 NovConvoy reaches Chumphon at about 16:00. Bangkok police sign Order No. 822/2026 banning gatherings near Government House.
- 8 NovConvoy is due to reach Government House in Bangkok in the evening.
- 20 NovPolice ban on gatherings within 50 metres of Government House ends at midnight.
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