Muslim protesters rally outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over Iran war

2026-03-13 - 08:14

BANGKOK — A group of Muslim protesters gathered outside the Embassy of Israel in Bangkok on Sukhumvit Road on Friday afternoon to protest against Israel over the war involving Iran. The rally began at about 14:00 on 13 March, with men, women and children, mostly Muslims, taking part. Demonstrators waved the flags of Palestine and Iran while chanting slogans condemning Israel and the United States. Some participants held pictures of Ali Khamenei as well as images depicting casualties from the conflict. Speakers at the rally criticised Israel and the United States, accusing them of supporting and carrying out attacks against Iran. They also voiced support for Islamic groups involved in the fighting in the Middle East. Police from the Metropolitan Police Bureau Division 5 deployed officers and crowd-control units to maintain order. Authorities said the organisers had requested permission to hold the protest for two hours. The gathering remained peaceful, with no reports of violence.