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Clash between pro- and anti-royal groups prompts closure of 2 Siam BTS exits

The exits link the station to popular shopping malls in the area.

The commotion was reportedly caused by members of the anti-monarchy group, Thaluwang, and the pro-monarchy People’s Centre to Protect the Monarchy group.

The anti-monarchy group had gathered in the walkway connecting the train station to Siam Paragon mall on Saturday morning. They were rallying to support the action of activist Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon, who had allegedly honked at and tried to join the convoy of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Makkasan expressway on February 4. Her actions sparked outrage on Thai social media.

Clash between pro- and anti-royal groups prompts closure of 2 Siam BTS exits

The rally was met with opposition from members of the People’s Centre to Protect the Monarchy group. The clash quickly escalated from verbal to physical confrontation as the pro-monarchy…

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