On 27 September 2007 at 10:00 AM, there will be a peaceful protest at the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok. The protest will be led by Buddhist Monks who wish to show there spiritual support for their brethren in Burma.

The Monks will pray and perform religious rites. The Monks will be joined by 300 Thai and Burmese activists.

Buddhist monks in Burma have been at the forefront of continued demonstrations against the military regime for the past several weeks.

On 26 September, Burma’s military regime reacted to the monks’ peaceful protests with violence. As of the drafting of this media advisory, at least three monks are reported dead and many other injured.

Sponsoring Organizations:

United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorships
Confederation for Democracy
Peoples Empowerment for a Strong Civil Society

Media Contact: Khun Somyot (+66) 0818229477 – Alliance of Democratic Trade Unions