Bangkok Police Shut Roads Around Queen Sirikit Centre Oct 16
Bangkok police will close several roads around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on October 16, 2026, to facilitate traffic and ensure public safety. Closures include Phloen Chit Road and Ratchadaphisek Road, with adjusted bus routes and detours via Witthayu, Phetchaburi, and Sukhumvit Sois. Motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow traffic police directions.
Lumpini Police Station will close Phloen Chit Road (outbound) from 08:00 to 13:00 between Phloen Chit and Nana intersections, adjusting bus routes 2, 40, 48, 501, 508, 511 and others; detour via Witthayu Road northbound, turn right onto Phetchaburi Road, right at Mitrasamphan intersection, left into Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana North), left at Nana intersection to re-enter Sukhumvit Road outbound. Thong Lo Police Station will close Ratchadaphisek Road from 00:01 to 20:00 between Asok Montri and Ratchadaphisek–Rama 4 intersections; detour via Sukhumvit Sois 22, 24, or 26 connecting Sukhumvit and Rama 4 Roads. Thap Yao Police Station imposes turning restrictions on Rama 4 and Ratchadaphisek Roads: Rama 4 outbound no right turn toward the Five-Way Intersection at Ranong, no left turn toward the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center; Rama 4 inbound no left turn toward the center; Ratchadaphisek heading toward the Five-Way Intersection at Ranong may not go straight toward the center. Police urge the public to avoid these routes during the specified times, allow extra travel time, and follow traffic police instructions to ease congestion and minimize impact. They apologize for any inconvenience and confirm full readiness to manage traffic safely.
