Bangkok: The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) is intensifying its efforts to pressure the United States to cease hostilities and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.
According to Thai News Agency, the PAD has submitted an official letter to the U.S. Embassy in Thailand, imploring American authorities to end the ongoing conflict, engage in urgent negotiations with Iran, and mitigate the adverse effects on the global populace.
Gathering in front of the U.S. Embassy on Wireless Road, members of the Network of Students and People for Thailand Reform (NSPR), led by Mr. Pichit Chaimongkol, Mr. Nasser Yimma, and Dr. Tul Sitthisomwong, along with a supporter, rallied under the banner, "Trump is a war criminal who created the current global crisis. Stop Trump, stop the war, stop the global energy crisis." Their protest aimed to prompt the U.S. Embassy to convey their demands to American authorities to negotiate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz swiftly.
Nasser Yimma explained that his attempts to hold a rally against President Trump's alleged initiation of a war with Iran, alongside Israel, were thwarted by the U.S. Embassy in Thailand. He argued with officials, emphasizing that such gatherings are protected under Thai law, illustrating the U.S.'s apparent disregard for international legal norms. He criticized the U.S.'s historical role as a global enforcer, which he believes is no longer the reality, as evidenced by a recent conflict leading to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global markets and increased prices, particularly for oil and essential goods.
The PAD asserts its constitutional right as Thai citizens to critique the actions of the U.S., which they claim have resulted in worldwide suffering. They urge the cessation of conflict to alleviate global distress.
Nasser also referenced the alleged conspiracy between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which reportedly included an armed assault and the assassination of several Iranian leaders on February 28, 2016. These actions, he argued, resulted in significant casualties, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and over 147 schoolchildren, exacerbating global energy instability and affecting countries like Thailand.
As a Thai citizen, Nasser appealed directly to Trump and Netanyahu, urging them to halt the violence and resolve the global crisis, emphasizing the need for unconditional cessation of hostilities.
The protest proceeded peacefully, with around 60 police officers ensuring safety by setting up barricades and monitoring the area, ensuring security for both protesters and media personnel throughout the demonstration.