Motorists Advised to Plan Ahead for Royal Funeral Procession Rehearsals on 31 October

The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) is urging motorists to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes on Saturday, 31 October 2026, when rehearsals for the Royal Funeral Processions of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother take place around the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Traffic restrictions will be in effect on designated roads from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

∙ Morning rehearsal (6:30 a.m. to noon)
Royal Funeral Processions No. 1, 2, and 3 will be rehearsed. Traffic restrictions will affect Maha Rat, Thai Wang, Sanam Chai, and Ratchadamnoen Nai roads, as well as surrounding areas near Sanam Luang. Motorists passing through should allow extra travel time.

∙ Afternoon and evening rehearsal (3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
Royal Funeral Procession No. 6 will be rehearsed. Affected routes include Rachini, Na Phra Lan, Kanlayan Maitri, and Atsadang roads, along with nearby streets.

Traffic police will be stationed throughout the area to direct traffic and assist motorists. The MPB asks road users to cooperate with officers and follow all road instructions so the rehearsals can proceed safely and smoothly. The public is advised to check traffic conditions before setting out and to avoid affected routes where possible.

For traffic updates, accident reports, or assistance, call the 24-hour Traffic Police Hotline at 1197.

Source: PR Thai Government