How to avoid making 2023 countdown a traffic nightmare in Bangkok
Motorists are advised to check traffic conditions before heading to Bangkok’s three New Year countdown venues tonight as many roads will be closed and parking may be prohibited in others.
Instead, they can opt for the BTS or MRT as the trains will be running until 2am.
Here are routes to the countdown venues motorists can consider:
CentralWorld (Ratchadamri Road)
Ratchadamri Road from Ratchaprasong to Pratunam intersection will be closed to traffic from 2pm.
To avoid this section, motorists can opt for Ratchaprarop, Phetchaburi, Rama I, Ploenchit, Sukhumvit, Wireless, Sarasin, Rama IV, Henri Dunant and Phya Thai.
Asiatique The Riverfront (Charoen Krung Road)
No parking on Charoen Krung Road, from Chan to Thanon Tok intersections, all day on Saturday.
Parking space at Asiatique is limited.
Iconsiam (Charoen Nakhon Road)
No road closures or parking restrictions. Parking at the mall may be limited.
Call the police hotline at 1197 for more information. Maps of suggested detours are available at facebook.com/1197Callcenter
