FACT - Freedom Against Censorship Thailand

Numerous Thai human rights organisations are expected in nonviolent protest against China’s Olympic torch despite heavy-handed tactics promised by police and government. 60% of the Thai population has Chinese ancestry and Thailand has such close economic ties to China, the government banned an anti-Communist book this year. However, Thailand also has a Constitution which guarantees free expression and political liberty.

Enough is enough! We cannot stand idly by while our government supports dictatorship. The modern Olympics were started in 1936 by the Nazis and now that lineage has fallen to the Chinese.

Friday, April 18, 6 pm: HRH Crown Princess Mahachakri Sirindhorn will greet the Chinese Olympic torch at the Plaza Athenee Hotel on Witthayu Road

Saturday, April 19, Noon-3:15 pm: Speeches and events in advance of the torch run at Odeon Circle (Wongwian Odeon)

3:15 The torch leaves Odeon Circle and

passes through Chinatown (Yaowarat),

on to the Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaew),

along Ratchadamnoen Avenue,

past Democracy Monument

across Phanfa Bridge (Saphan Phanfa),

along Ratchadamnoen Nok

past the United Nations Building

past Uthong Nai and the Parliament Buildings

6 pm: The Olympic torch arrives at Royal Plaza, followed by events.