BMTA Provides Free Shuttle Bus and 18 Bus Routes for Public to Pay Respects to Princess Bajrakitiyabha

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has arranged six free shuttle bus routes along with 18 regular bus routes to facilitate the public in offering water libations and paying respects to the late Princess Bajrakitiyabha.

On 13 June 2026, it was reported that BMTA recommended travel options for those joining the water libation and paying respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Thepiyawadi, the Princess Rajasarinisiri Patchara Maha Vajrarachathida, to ease the public’s journey. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority arranged free shuttle bus services and suggested regular bus routes passing near Sanam Luang.

Schedule

• Water libation ceremony before the portrait at the Saha Thai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace on 13 June 2026 from 08:30 to 12:00.
• Paying respects before the portrait at the Saha Thai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace from 14 June 2026, 08:30 to 16:00.
• Paying respects to the late princess's body at Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall from 27 June 2026, 09:00 to 21:00.

Shuttle Bus (free service) with six routes

• M1: Tha Phra Station - Sanam Luang (First bus departs at 07:00, last bus at 19:00 or until passengers are served)
• M2: Sanam Chai Station - Sanam Luang (First bus departs at 07:00, last bus at 19:00 or until passengers are served)
• M7: Victory Monument (Phaya Thai side) - Sanam Luang (First bus departs at 07:00, last bus at 19:00 or until passengers are served)
• M8: Krungthep Aphiwat Central Station - Sanam Luang (First bus departs at 07:00, last bus at 19:00 or until passengers are served)
• M9: New Southern Bus Terminal - Sanam Luang (First bus departs at 07:00, last bus at 19:00 or until passengers are served)
• M16: Thewaphrom Gate - Sanam Luang (First bus departs at 08:00, last bus at 22:00 or until passengers are served)

BMTA regular bus routes passing Sanam Luang total 18 routes (service hours 05:00 - 22:00)

• Route 3 (2-37): Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Krung Thonburi BTS Station
• Route 15 (4-2): Circle route: Talat Phlu BTS Station - Siam
• Route 25E (3-7E): Praksa - Tha Chang (Expressway)
• Route 32 (2-5): Pak Kret Pier - Wat Pho
• Route 47 (3-41): Khlong Toei Pier - Sanam Chai BTS Station
• Route 53 (2-9): Circle route: Sanam Luang - Thewet
• Route 59 (1-8): Rangsit - Sanam Luang
• Route 60 (1-38): Suan Siam - Sanam Chai BTS Station
• Route 70 (2-14): Pracha Niwet 3 - Sanam Luang
• Route 80 (4-43): Wat Srinual Thammavimon - Sanam Luang
• Route 91: Sethakit Village - Sanam Luang
• Route 91ก: Bangkokthonburi College - Sanam Luang
• Route 501 (1-53): Laemthong Sports Village - Tha Chang
• Route A4: Don Mueang Airport - Sanam Luang (Expressway)
• Route S1: Suvarnabhumi Airport - Sanam Luang (Expressway)
• Route 1-7E: Rangsit - Sanam Luang (Expressway)
• Route 1-80E: Suan Siam - Sanam Chai BTS Station (Expressway)
• Route 2-32E: Pracha Niwet 3 - Sanam Luang (Expressway)

For more information, contact BMTA Contact Center at 1348.

SourceBMTA, Bangkok Mass Transit Authority