A Burmese migrant workers' union official was violently assaulted by royalist groups during a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in Bangkok.
On 1st November, members of two royalist organisations attacked Weera Saengthong, leader of the « Bright Future » group, as he demonstrated outside the United Nations office in Bangkok. The protesters were demanding the closure of the nationality verification centre for Burmese workers, which they accuse of allowing the military regime in Rangoon to collect illegal funds before being assaulted by monarchist groups.
According to witnesses, the attackers, from the « People’s Centre to Protect the Monarchy » led by Anon Klinkaew and from Prachapak Pithak Sathaban headed by Songchai Niamhom, accused the demonstrators of « causing problems » in Thailand. They then struck Weera Saengthong with punches, helmets and kicks.
Police present at the scene intervened to shelter the activist. Footage released by the Prachatai website shows the confusion of the scene, with hostile shouts against foreigners and calls for calm.
« This is Thailand. He is Burmese. This country allows him to live and earn a living. Anyone who loves foreigners does not love Thailand. », said a royalist.
Anon Klinkaew, leader of the -far-right- group, denied any involvement in the physical assault while reaffirming his opposition to closing the centre. He also demanded that the authorities check the status of Weera Saengthong and proceed with his deportation.
The « People’s Party » – center-left – strongly condemned the attack and called on the police to identify and prosecute those responsible, regardless of their status or political opinions.
3 330 477 workers from Burma held a work permit in Thailand, in September 2026
Source : The Thaiger