The Metropolitan Police Department has provided its latest update, announcing multiple road closures and recommending detours on Friday, 16 Oct 2023, around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. They advise the public to plan their trips in advance to avoid inconvenience.
This follows the annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund for 2026 (IMF-World Bank 2026), held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from 12 to 18 October 2023.
At 07:19 on 16 Oct 2023, the official fan pageof the Royal Thai Policeupdated traffic routes in Bangkok around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
It stated that the Metropolitan Police Bureau is publicizing road closures and traffic rerouting around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on Friday, 16 October 2023, to facilitate travel and ensure public safety. The details are as follows.
will close outbound traffic on Ploenchit Road.
On Friday, 16 October 2023,
from 08:00 to 13:00.
Road closure stretches from Ploenchit Intersection to Nana Intersection, with bus routes 2, 40, 48, 501, 508, 511, and others affected and rerouted accordingly.
Detour route:
Turn left at Ploenchit Intersection → take Witthayu Road (northbound) to Phetchaburi Road → turn right at Mittraphap Intersection → enter Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana Nuea) → turn left at Nana Intersection to rejoin outbound Sukhumvit Road.
will close Ratchadaphisek Road from Asok Montri Intersection to Ratchada–Rama 4 Intersection.
On Friday, 16 October 2023,
from 00:01 to 20:00.
Road closure covers the stretch from Asok Montri Intersection to Ratchada–Rama 4 Intersection.
Detour recommendation:
Use Sukhumvit Sois 22, 24, or 26, which connect Sukhumvit Road to Rama 4 Road. Users are advised to check traffic conditions and plan their journeys in advance.
announces traffic restrictions on Rama 4 Road and Ratchadaphisek Road.
Outbound Rama 4 Road:
Inbound Rama 4 Road:
Ratchadaphisek Road (from Ha Yaek Na Ranong Intersection):
The Metropolitan Police Bureau urges the public to avoid these routes during the specified times, allow extra travel time, and strictly follow traffic officers' instructions to reduce travel disruption and alleviate congestion.
The Metropolitan Police apologize for the inconvenience and confirm their full readiness to manage traffic efficiently to ensure the public's safe travel with minimal impact.
Information sourced from the official Royal Thai Police fan page.