Protest Rally Urges EC to Indict Senators: 5 Routes to BACC
Civic groups and networks organize a multi-route rally featuring walking, running, and cycling from 5 Bangkok locations toward the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Civic groups rally to pressure the Election Commission regarding senator indictment cases.
- Five distinct routes set for walking, running, and cycling toward the BACC.
- A variety of creative political expressions, art, and music scheduled at the venue.
- Activities outside the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre begin from early afternoon.
A fresh wave of political mobilization is underway in Bangkok as various civic networks prepare a coordinated rally to pressure the Election Commission (EC) over the indictment of senators. Participants will converge through multiple routes utilizing walking, running, and cycling methods, all heading toward the main gathering point at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).
To facilitate participation from different parts of the city, five distinct starting points and schedules have been established for the approaching processions toward the BACC:
- The Democracy Restoration Group organizes a running procession departing from Chamchuri Square at 2:29 PM.
- A cycling procession sets off from Cafe Veladom at 1:59 PM.
- A walking procession starts from BTS Ratchathewi Station, Exit 2 (Hollywood Street side), at 2:45 PM.
- A cycling campaign focusing on the Senate alongside the Clean Air Act begins at the iLaw office at 10:00 AM.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
At the front plaza of the BACC, a wide array of symbolic and creative activities will take place starting from 3:00 PM onwards. Early afternoon sessions feature zine-making with De-Press Pub, a protest sit-in by TU RN, and activities by the Concenter team under the banner "6 CON," which includes console gaming, condom distribution, concerts, popcorn sales, and constitutional discussions.
Integrating creative mediums such as arts, music, rap performances, and political games into public gatherings represents a modern form of civic engagement. This approach lowers barriers to participation, making socio-political issues more accessible and engaging for younger demographics in urban public spaces.
At 2:30 PM, participants can join the #CheatSenate game hosted by Sarinee Achavanuntakul in front of the BACC. Later at 4:00 PM, several artistic and social commentary events take place, including creating art with Otter Office Art, political tarot readings titled "Read Cards to Dismiss Senators" by Peht Thipsuwan and Sudarat Boonprasert via Thai Political Tarot, poetry writing with the Common Sense Poets Network, a 3-digit lottery guessing activity by the Museum of Popular History, and music rehearsals with the Commoners Band.
The evening concludes with live musical performances, featuring a rap session by Rapcon at 6:00 PM to voice political messages through music amidst the gathered crowds in downtown Bangkok.
Source: Matichon Politics
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