The government will use peaceful means to ensure law and order during the planned anti-government rally, without invoking any special law, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung said on Wednesday.
The deputy premier insisted that the government will refrain from using force against the supporters of the Pitak Siam group, which plans a mass protest against the government on Nov 24 at the Royal Plaza.
National police chief Pol Gen Adul Saengsingkaew will be responsible for overseeing the protest and maintaining law and order during the rally, he said.
Mr Chalerm said he will call a meeting of senior police to discuss preparations for the rally at police headquarters on Thursday.
In addition to inviting representatives from various independent organisations to observe the government's handling of the protesters, representatives from the United Nations and foreign media will also be invited as observers, he said.