Royal Barge Procession to air live from 2.30pm with 16 riverside viewing locations
Watch Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession live from 2.30pm on November 6 via NBT, Radio Thailand and online channels, with 16 riverside viewing areas open to the public.
Thailand's Royal Barge Procession will be broadcast live on Friday (November 6, 2026), as Their Majesties the King and Queen travel along the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun Ratchawararam in Bangkok for the Royal Kathin robe-offering ceremony.
The live broadcast, organised by the Television Pool of Thailand, will begin at 2.30pm, while the royal journey is scheduled to start from Wasukri Pier at 3pm.
The ceremony forms part of celebrations marking Her Majesty Queen Suthida's fourth-cycle, or 48th, birthday anniversary, which fell on June 3, 2026.
Members of the public are invited to watch the procession along the Chao Phraya River and welcome Their Majesties at designated viewing areas.
Where to watch the Royal Barge Procession live
The Government Public Relations Department (PRD) will provide live coverage through television, radio and online platforms.
Television
- NBT 2 HD, Channel 2
Radio
- Radio Thailand, FM 92.5 MHz, and its nationwide network
- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2251949939073158
- Public Relations Department
- NBT Connext
- NBT World
- Phra Lan
YouTube
The live coverage will allow viewers across Thailand to follow the procession and the royal ceremony at Wat Arun.
Sixteen riverside locations open for public viewing
Authorities have designated 16 locations along both banks of the Chao Phraya River where members of the public can watch the Royal Barge Procession and welcome Their Majesties.
The 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
The viewing locations provide opportunities for residents and visitors to witness the procession from both sides of the river as Their Majesties travel towards Wat Arun.
Procession route and shuttle bus information
Members of the public planning to attend can check the procession route and transport arrangements before travelling.
The Royal Thai Navy has published information about the procession, including its route and preparations.
- Royal Barge Procession details: Royal Thai Navy
- Special shuttle bus route: Bangkok Mass Transit Authority information
The Royal Barge Procession and Royal Kathin ceremony will take place on November 6, with live television, radio and online coverage beginning at 2.30pm.
