Traffic Arrangements in Bangkok During Royal Procession Rehearsals

Traffic Arrangements in Bangkok During Royal Procession Rehearsals

The Metropolitan Police Bureau has announced traffic management arrangements in Bangkok during rehearsals for the Royal Processions ahead of the Royal Cremation Ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, scheduled for 15-19 December 2026.

● Rehearsal Dates

○ Sunday, 15 November 2026
○ Sunday, 22 November 2026
○ Sunday, 6 December 2026
○ Saturday, 12 December 2026 (final rehearsal)

■ Morning Session: Processions No. 1, 2, and 3
6:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

• Procession No. 1: Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall to Wat Pho
• Procession No. 2: Wat Pho to Sanam Luang
• Procession No. 3: Around the Royal Crematorium at Sanam Luang

■ Afternoon Session: Procession No. 6
3:30-7:30 p.m.

• Ratchini Road
• Territorial Defense Command to the Grand Palace
• Grand Palace to Wat Ratchabophit
• Wat Ratchabophit to Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
• Wat Bowonniwet Vihara to Royal Thai Army Headquarters

● Roads Subject to Traffic Management (Morning Rehearsals)
Traffic management measures will be implemented on the following 16 roads:

1. Na Hap Phoei Road
2. Lak Mueang Road
3. Maharaj Road
4. Thai Wang Road
5. Chetuphon Road
6. Setthakan Road
7. Phra Phiphit Road
8. Sanam Chai Road
9. Ratchadamnoen Nai Road
10. Phra Chan Road
11. Na Phra That Road
12. Na Phra Lan Road Road
13. Ratchini Road
14. Charoen Krung Road (from the Territorial Defense Command roundabout to Saphan Mon Intersection)
15. Kalayanamaitri Road
16. Saranrom Alley

Motorists and visitors are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, and follow instructions from traffic police along the rehearsal routes.

Soure: PR Thai Government