Traffic detours are advised on outbound Ngam Wong Wan Road after a mass gathering formed to welcome Thaksin upon his release from Klong Prem Central Prison during 10-11 May 2026.
On 10 May 2026, reports indicated thatTraffic Division, Thung Song Hong Metropolitan Police StationThe Traffic Division of Metropolitan Police Division 2 posted a public advisory about traffic on outbound Ngam Wong Wan Road. They stated that a group of people will gather to demonstrate in front of Klong Prem Central Prison starting Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 11:00 until Monday, 11 May 2026, at 12:00. This may affect traffic on outbound Ngam Wong Wan Road near the prison. Therefore, the public is advised to avoid traffic in this area during the stated period or use alternative routes.
Regarding detour routes for outbound Ngam Wong Wan Road,
From outbound Ngam Wong Wan Road (at Bang Khen Intersection) – take Kamphaeng Phet inbound – turn right at Wat Samian Nari Intersection – Prachasongkhro Road – right at Prachaniwet Intersection – outbound Prachachuen Road – Phong Phet Intersection (outbound Ngam Wong Wan Road). The total distance from Bang Khen Intersection to Phong Phet Intersection via this detour is 4.55 kilometers.
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled for parole release from Klong Prem Central Prison on the morning of 11 May 2026. He will be fitted with an electronic monitoring bracelet and prohibited from traveling abroad after serving 7 months and 28 days in custody.
Information provided by the Traffic Division, Thung Song Hong Metropolitan Police Station