Where to watch Royal Barge Procession

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From Bangkok Post

People can enjoy viewing the Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya River at 14 designated viewing spots along the river in Bangkok on Sunday afternoon.

The government has invited the public to attend an audience with His Majesty the King to mark his 72nd birthday, which was on July 28, and watch the grand procession, which is being held as part of a royal krathin robe offering ceremony.

The procession will take place from 3pm to 6pm, so would-be spectators are advised to make their travel plans accordingly. People will be asked to present their ID cards or passports at entry venues. Be sure to bring along drinking water, umbrellas, hats and any necessary medicines. 

Fourteen viewing spots have been designated for the public to watch the procession along the river:

• On the riverside at the Bank of Thailand
• Rama VII Bridge (Bank of Thailand Learning Center)
• Under Rama VIII Bridge (Thon Buri side)
• Santichaiprakan Park
• Under Phra Pinklao Bridge
• 60th Anniversary of Thammasat Square, Thammasat University Tha Prachan campus
• Health Park, Siriraj Hospital
• Pridi Banomyong square, Thammasat University Tha Prachan campus
• Sathan Phimuk Garden, Siriraj Hospital
• Tha Chang
• Wat Rakhang Khositaram
• Tha Tien
• Wat Pho Pier
• Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn).

The grand spectacle, set against the backdrop of the Chao Phraya River, will start from the Wakusri Pier (Wat Rachathiwat Pier), passing under the Rama VIII and Phra Pinklao bridges and ending at Wat Arun. The total distance is 4.2 kilometers.

 

 

[TotallyOz]

I was able to attend and it was quite spectacular. The beauty of the event was incredible and the colors and the music was amazing. I was invited to attend with with local Thai friends and sit next to the water in a restaurant and see the entire procession. It was something that was out of the tourist books. Lovely day !

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