Police on alert ahead of today’s opening of parliament

Supporters of the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration rally in front of the parliament on May 23, calling on senators to vote for Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)
On May 23, United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration followers held a rally in front of the legislature to urge lawmakers to support Move Forward Party chief Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister. ( Image: Wicheanbut Nutthawat)

In the event of any opposition violence during significant social events scheduled this month, such as the new parliament’s opening at 5 p.m. on Monday, three city police stations are prepared to stay suspects.

At the police stations in Thung Song Hong, Chalongkrung, and Chorakhe Noy, the Metropolitan Police Bureau has set up features.

According to a directive issued on June 29, the MPB claimed that numerous locations in Bangkok would host rallies for people of various social ideologies in July. These organizations had a propensity for violence, which was against the Public Assembly Act ( 2015 ) and related laws.

The suspects had been held at the police stations of Thung Song Hong, Chalongkrung, or Chorakhe Noy if any arrests occurred.

From July 1 through July 31, or until it was certain that things had returned to normal, these facilities may become partially used for this purpose. Pol Col Wichai Daengpradap, the deputy chief of the MPB’s research division, would oversee the procedure.

At 5 p.m. on Monday, His Majesty the King will rule over the fresh parliament’s opening. The interim prime minister, government, Supreme Court president, heads of separate organizations, House of Representatives members, and senators will all be present at the event.

The House speech and two representatives will then be chosen at the House of Representatives’ Tuesday and Monday sessions.