Security agencies estimate number of protesters at 100,000
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The number of the protesters varied on estimates by several accounts, with security sources saying that it may be around 100,000 while the protest leaders put it at nearby a million, while police have not cited any number which is uncharacteristic to thei
It is difficult for any party to reach the nearest accurate number because there are a large number of them staying in nearby areas and branch roads connected to the Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
The protesters behind the rally stage at the Democracy Monument spilled to Sanam Luang and to the Pin Klao Bridge. The protesters spilled to the main public ground of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on the right side of the stage.
The roads on the left and right side of the main stage were also occupied, let alone the main road on the front of the stage where protesters were seen spilling to Pan Fah Bridge and Larn Luang road.
The Nation
