Chao Phraya river closure for royal procession rehearsals

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Ferry services changed on four Thursdays in August

PUBLISHED : 30 Jul 2024 at 14:39

Oarsmen in escort boats during practice for the Oct 27 Royal Barge Procession, on the Chao Phraya River between the Pin Klao and Krung Thon bridges on July 15. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
Oarsmen in escort boats during practice for the Oct 27 Royal Barge Procession, on the Chao Phraya River between the Pin Klao and Krung Thon bridges on July 15. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

All boats, including ferry services, will be banned from afternoon travel on the Chao Phraya river between Krung Thon and Memorial bridges on four Thursdays next month, to allow rehearsals for the Royal Barge Procession.

Chao Phraya Express Boat Co said on Tuesday it had been advised that a section of the river would be closed by the Marine Department from 12.30pm on Aug 1, 8, 15 and 22.

Royal barge crews will be practising on the river for the procession, the ferry company said. 

A look at the department’s website and Facebook account confirmed the closure.

Chao Phraya Express Boat said it would operate only from the Pak Kret and Nonthaburi to Payap piers from noon on those four days.

The Royal Barge Procession will be part of a royal krathin ceremony on Oct 27, itself part of the celebration of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday, which was on July 28.

Chao Phraya Express boat schedules on Aug 1, 8, 15 and 22, when a section of the Chao Phraya River will be shut. (Photo: Chao Phraya Express Co Facebook account)

Chao Phraya Express boat schedule for Aug 1, 8, 15 and 22, when a section of the Chao Phraya River will be closed to the public. (Photo: Chao Phraya Express Co Facebook account)