Thailand: Pro-democracy activists hold Harry Potter-themed rally in Bangkok.

SHOTLIST: BANGKOK, THAILAND (AUGUST 02, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATORS WEARING WIZARDS COSTUMES, HOLDING WANDS 2. VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATORS HOLDING MASKS, BANNERS 3. DEMONSTRATORS HOLDING SIT-IN PROTEST 4. VISITORS SIGNING CAMPAIGN PAPERS 5. CLOSE UP OF MASK BEING HOLD BY DEMONSTRATOR 6. VARIOUS OF CAMPAIGN T-SHIRTS 7. VARIOUS OF VISUAL MATERIALS OF CAMPAIGN BEING PRESENTED BY DEMONSTRATORS 8. VARIOUS OF PHOTOS BEING PRESENTED BY DEMONSTRATORS 9. VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATORS GATHERING / POSING FOR PHOTO 10. DEMONSTRATORS CHANTING SLOGANS 11. VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATORS WEARING CAMPAIGN T-SHIRTS 12. VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATOR ADDRESSING TO AUDIENCE (In Thai) 13. DEMONSTRATORS HOLDING BURNING FIRECRACKERSBANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 02: Human rights groups and pro-democracy activists called a Harry Potter-themed rally in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on August 2, urging supporters to defend democracy. The gathering, titled “Harry Potter: Letters from Azkaban,” marked the latest in a series of similar themed protests that began in 2020. Organizers encouraged participants to wear wizard costumes, carry wands and join symbolic activities inspired by the Harry Potter series. The rally program included messages from imprisoned activists, a symbolic Patronus spell-themed action, a letter-writing campaign for detainees and a signature drive supporting legal and constitutional changes. Organizers also voiced opposition to a constitutional amendment proposal backed by the governing Bhumjaithai Party, arguing that it would allow unelected senators to maintain influence over the constitution-drafting process. The event also promoted support for the “People’s Constitution” campaign and efforts to repeal what organizers described as the legacy of the Oct. 6 coup.