TripZillaIf you’re travelling to or already in Bangkok this weekend, be prepared to brace yourself for a very eventful time! This is because the Royal Coronation Ceremony of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn will take place from 4 – 6 May.
While you know that you will be witnessing a very important part of Thai history in the making, you should also expect to be part of a 150,000-strong crowd. The busiest spot will be Sanan Luang, the public square in front of the Grand Palace in central Bangkok.
Luckily, free transport will be helpfully provided by the authorities!
BTS
5 May
It will be free to ride on the entire Sukhumvit and Silom lines on May 5 from 6am – 12am.
4 and 6 May
Free rides are only available for BTS extensions, from On Nut station to Kheha station and Wong Wian Yai station to Bang Wa station.
MRT Blue Line
It will be free to travel on the MRT Blue Line from Hua Lamphong to Bang Sue and Purple Line from Taopoon to Bang Yai from 6am – 12am from 5 – 6 May.
Boat
There will be free boat services from 4 – 6 May: The Chao Phraya Express Boat from Nonthaburi pier to Pin Klao pier (Bangkok side) at 10am, 11am, 3pm and 4pm, and Sathorn pier to Memorial Bridge pier at 10am, 11am, 3pm and 4pm.
Ferry
It will be free to ride the ferry from 4 – 6 May between 6am – 10pm. The routes are: Rama 8 pier to Pin Klao pier (Bangkok side); from Railway pier to Pin Klao pier (Bangkok side); and every 15 mins. from Pin Klao pier (Thon Buri side) to Pin Klao pier (Bangkok side).
A quick note: Even if you’re not there to witness the ceremonies, the rest of Bangkok will still be packed to the rafters and with an ongoing heatwave, it’s best to dress very light and stay hydrated!
