Democrat party and anti-government protesters leave for the Parliament at 9.20am

Democrat Party members and anti-government protesters left Urupong Intersection in Ratchathevi district, heading to the Parliament that is scheduled to consider the controversial amnesty bill.

Democrat leaders; Abhisit Vejjajiva, Chuan Leekpai and Banyat Banthatthan led the procession.

Democrat's Suthep Thuangsuban told reporters before leaving that the protest would be peaceful. The protesters were told to carry no weapons.

If police do not allow the protesters to accompany Democrat MPs to be near the parliament compound because of enforcement of the Internal Security Act, Suthep said, his MPs would tell them that they are peaceful protesters and no weapons.