Travel

13
Jun 2026
6:06 UTC

Thailand Tactical: Authorities issue traffic advisory for Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s funeral procession in Bangkok at 15:30 (local time) on June 13; allot for disruptions

Current Situation:

  • The Metropolitan Police Bureau issued a traffic advisory for the funeral procession of the late Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
  • The procession will begin from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and proceed to Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall within the Grand Palace in Bangkok at 15:30 (local time) on June 13.
  • The procession will begin from Gate 15 of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and proceed along Henri Dunant Road, Rama IV Road, Phaya Thai Road, Si Ayutthaya Road, Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Ratchadamnoen Nai Road, and Na Phra Lan Road before entering the Grand Palace on the day.
  • The Metropolitan Police Bureau further advised motorists to avoid affected roads, anticipate traffic congestion, and allot for additional travel time in the vicinity of the route on June 13.
  • The authorities further announced a 15-day official mourning period from June 12 until June 26.
  • During this time, the public is advised to expect heightened security measures and increased crowds around Chulalongkorn Hospital, the Grand Palace, Sanam Luang, and other locations associated with royal funeral activities.
  • Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that daily activities, including concerts, sporting events, conferences, and other entertainment events, will continue as scheduled during the mourning period. Event organizers have been advised to conduct activities appropriately, including observing a moment of silence or other tributes before proceedings begin.
  • Additionally, government agencies have been directed to support funeral ceremonies, public attendance, security operations, public communications, and the construction of the crematorium in accordance with traditional royal customs.

Source: Bangkok Post

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Thailand, including Bangkok until June 26 are advised to allot for travel disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to slated traffic advisory and associated security measures.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Bangkok, Thailand
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Current Situation:

  • The Metropolitan Police Bureau issued a traffic advisory for the funeral procession of the late Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
  • The procession will begin from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and proceed to Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall within the Grand Palace in Bangkok at 15:30 (local time) on June 13.
  • The procession will begin from Gate 15 of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and proceed along Henri Dunant Road, Rama IV Road, Phaya Thai Road, Si Ayutthaya Road, Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Ratchadamnoen Nai Road, and Na Phra Lan Road before entering the Grand Palace on the day.
  • The Metropolitan Police Bureau further advised motorists to avoid affected roads, anticipate traffic congestion, and allot for additional travel time in the vicinity of the route on June 13.
  • The authorities further announced a 15-day official mourning period from June 12 until June 26.
  • During this time, the public is advised to expect heightened security measures and increased crowds around Chulalongkorn Hospital, the Grand Palace, Sanam Luang, and other locations associated with royal funeral activities.
  • Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that daily activities, including concerts, sporting events, conferences, and other entertainment events, will continue as scheduled during the mourning period. Event organizers have been advised to conduct activities appropriately, including observing a moment of silence or other tributes before proceedings begin.
  • Additionally, government agencies have been directed to support funeral ceremonies, public attendance, security operations, public communications, and the construction of the crematorium in accordance with traditional royal customs.

Source: Bangkok Post

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Thailand, including Bangkok until June 26 are advised to allot for travel disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to slated traffic advisory and associated security measures.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Bangkok, Thailand
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible