They had announced their intention to do so, last week, leading to an order from the government that they not do so.
However, they have ignored the government's ban on their blockade and moved into the city anyways.
The opposition is demanding that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra resign, with many demanding she and her family leave the country.
At this time, the government has not yet made a move to clear the protesters.
Any attempt to do so would clearly require violence from the police and be met with violence from the protesters.
It is unclear if the government would be able to call upon the military, who has stayed neutral in this political conflict, in order to end things.
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