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Organizers plan a procession in Bangkok to the Ministry of Energy of Thailand on November 16: according to the Thai outlet (THE STANDARD), participants intend to set off from Chamai Maruchet Bridge at about 09:00 and walk 12 km. The exact route has not yet been published, and the demand to cut the fuel price structure by 10 baht, primarily for diesel, remains a demand of the participants, not a government decision. Current as of November 2026.
What is known about the protest and its organizers
A procession to the Ministry of Energy of Thailand on November 16 was announced by a group led by Kamnan Mano. For how to use transport in Bangkok, read the separate article.
According to the outlet (Matichon), the organizer expected at least five groups to join the protest.
This is the organizer’s estimate, not a participant count confirmed by police. The figure refers to the number of groups, not a counted number of people who will join the march.
Procession in Bangkok: starting point and unknown route
According to the Thai outlet (THE STANDARD), the march is planned to start from Chamai Maruchet Bridge at about 09:00; the stated distance is 12 km.
In an interview held on November 13, 2026 at 16:00, the outlet (Matichon) reported that the exact route had not yet been announced. The organizer said the start could be postponed if traffic was heavy in the morning.
The interview took place at the Phanichayakan intersection; some participants may stay there, and the trip to the ministry is planned as a round-trip route with no stop at the ministry. Kamnan Mano apologized in advance to Bangkok residents for possible traffic disruption.
Demand to cut fuel prices and the government’s position
The organizers demand that the fuel price structure be cut by 10 baht, primarily for diesel; this is a demand, not a government decision.
A report by the Thai public broadcaster (Thai PBS) dated November 12, 2026 conveyed the position of the prime minister: he urged promoting fuel labeled (B20), which, in his words, is almost 10 baht cheaper than regular diesel. The government stated that the reduction is achieved through the creation of added value; this does not mean a decision to cut prices on all types of fuel.
The official decree provided for a temporary cut of 4.00 baht per liter in the diesel ex-refinery price from September 16 to October 31, 2026; the measure ended before the announced march. Details are given in the official decree on the temporary reduction of the ex-refinery price of diesel.
A link to the retail price structure, dated November 13, 2026, is posted on the official website of the Energy Policy and Planning Office of Thailand.
Second protest in Bangkok: plans for November 20
According to the organizers, the next protest is planned for November 20; the stated distance is about 11 km. The destination has not been disclosed. The outlet (Matichon) relayed these plans from the organizers; the final route has not been published.
What to do
Before traveling, check the latest official announcements from Bangkok police and traffic authorities and allow extra time. If your trip is not tied to a car, consider public transport, checking routes and schedules in advance, including the elevated BTS Skytrain in Bangkok.
While the route is unknown, it is better to plan trips around the capital with extra time. Fuel price structures may change; check current data on the official website of the Energy Policy and Planning Office of Thailand.