Bangkok closes 16 roads near Grand Palace for royal cremation rehearsals
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Bangkok police closed 16 roads around the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang on Saturday, October 31, for rehearsals of royal cremation processions for Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. Closures run between 6.30am and 7.30pm by procession timing, and police urged drivers to use 19 detour routes.
Why it matters
The closures affect traffic in Bangkok's old town. Police advised allowing extra travel time. Wat Phra Kaew and the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall stay open for the public to pay respects.
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