BANGKOK, Thailand – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced six public viewing locations along the Chao Phraya River for the Royal Barge Procession on November 6, offering a combined seating capacity of 7,400. The procession, held in honor of Her Majesty the Queen’s 48th birthday anniversary, will travel from Wat Rachathiwat Wihan Pier in Dusit district to Wat Prayurawongsawat Pier in Thon Buri district.
Viewing locations include the Bank of Thailand Learning Center, Santichaiprakarn Park, areas beneath the Rama VIII and Somdet Phra Pinklao bridges, the 72nd Anniversary Commemorative Park at Siriraj Hospital, and Wat Rakhang Khositaram. Seating capacity ranges from 200 to 4,000, with the largest area beneath Rama VIII Bridge.
The BMA will install five LED screens at four locations for live coverage of the ceremony. Santichaiprakarn Park will have two screens, while Phimuk Garden at Siriraj Hospital, Thatsanaphirom Plaza at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall, and the Thon Buri side of Rama VIII Bridge will each have one.
Deputy Bangkok Governor Wisanu Subsompon inspected the procession route ahead of the event, while city officials prepared riverside areas with ceremonial decorations, cleaning operations, and measures to remove floating debris. Spectators are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and consult the designated viewing locations at https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWmYLkDiw6RRpDUQ8. (NNT)
