Bangkok lists 16 Royal Barge Procession viewing points for November 6
The Royal Barge Procession begins at Wasukri Pier at 3pm on November 6. Explore 16 viewing locations, eight ticket-free riverside spots and free shuttle bus services.
Members of the public can watch Bangkok’s Royal Barge Procession free of charge from designated public areas along the Chao Phraya River on Friday (November 6), with 16 viewing locations announced on both banks and free shuttle buses available to help visitors reach the area.
Their Majesties the King and Queen will travel in the Royal Barge Procession to Wat Arun Ratchawararam for the Royal Kathin robe-offering ceremony, held as part of celebrations marking Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s 48th birthday anniversary.
The royal journey is scheduled to begin at Wasukri Pier at 3pm.
Sixteen designated viewing locations
Authorities have identified 16 locations along the Chao Phraya River where people can watch the procession and welcome Their Majesties.
The designated locations are:
- Wat Rajathiwas
- Wat Thewarat Kunchorn
- Bank of Thailand
- Bank of Thailand Learning Center
- Santichai Prakarn Park
- Buddhist Association of Thailand
- Thammasat University
- Nakharaphirom Park
- Bworom Mongkol Metropolitan Police Station
- Wat Karuhabodi
- Beneath Rama VIII Bridge on the Thon Buri side
- Beneath Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge
- Siriraj Hospital Health Park
- Phimuk Park
- Wat Rakhang Khositaram
- Royal Thai Navy Auditorium
Eight main viewing spots require no tickets
Visitors without reserved seating tickets can watch the procession free of charge from public riverside areas on both banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Eight main locations have been identified for those wishing to attend without tickets.
Phra Nakhon bank — three locations
- Santichai Prakarn Park: Beside Phra Sumen Fort.
- Tha Maharaj: A public riverside viewing area.
- Tha Chang: A public viewing point along the river.
Thon Buri bank — five locations
- Beneath Rama VIII Bridge: Near the King Rama VIII monument.
- 72nd Birthday Anniversary Park: Beside Siriraj Hospital.
- Phimuk Park: Near Siriraj Hospital.
- Wat Rakhang Khositaram Pier: A riverside viewing location.
- Wat Arun Ratchawararam: The procession’s final destination.
No tickets or admission fees are required at these public riverside viewing areas.
Free shuttle buses from 11am to 6pm
The Ministry of Transport, through the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), will operate free shuttle buses on November 6 to help people reach viewing areas and access ferry services at Payap Pier.
The service will run from 11am to 6pm, or until all visitors have left the area.
The special circular route will begin and end at Payap Pier, travelling through streets on both sides of the Chao Phraya River.
The full shuttle bus route is as follows:
Payap Pier → Nakhon Chaisi Road → Samsen Road → Sukhothai Road → Nakhon Ratchasima Road → Ratchawithi Road → Samsen Road → Phra Sumen Road → Dinso Road → Ratchadamnoen Klang Road → Na Phra That Road → Chan Road → Maha Rat Road → Rajini Pier → Sanam Chai Road → Phra Phiphit Road → Phahurat Road → Tri Phet Road → Memorial Bridge → Prachathipok Road → Ban Khaek Intersection → Itsaraphap Road → Wang Doem Road → Arun Amarin Road → Arun Amarin Bridge → Somdet Phra Pinklao Road → Charan Sanit Wong Road → Bang Phlat Intersection → Ratchawithi Road → Krung Thon Bridge (Sang Hi Bridge) → Khao Road → Sukhothai Road → Samsen Road → Nakhon Chaisi Road → Payap Pier.
Passengers can board the shuttle buses at regular bus stops along the designated route.
The service is free, and passengers should look for buses displaying “Shuttle Bus” signs at the front.
The arrangements are intended to make it easier for residents and visitors to attend the royal ceremony and watch the procession along the Chao Phraya River.
