Bangkok:The Royal Thai Navy has extended an invitation to the public to participate in welcoming His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen during the Royal Barge Procession 2026. The event is set to commemorate His Majesty the King's merit-making ceremonies by offering Kathina robes, coinciding with the 4th cycle birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on June 3, 2026. The procession will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, starting at 300 PM.
According to Thai News Agency, the procession will feature 52 boats and 2,200 personnel, traversing the route from Tha Wasukri Pier to Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahaviharn. Attendees are requested to dress respectfully and appropriately, adhering to specific clothing guidelines, which include wearing shirts with sleeves, modest and not tight-fitting attire, long trousers or knee-length skirts, and closed-toe shoes with formal attire. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, and flip-flops are discouraged.
Public viewing spots will be available along both banks of the Chao Phraya River. On the Thonburi side, locations include under the Rama VIII Bridge, the 72nd Birthday Anniversary Commemoration Park, Wat Rakhang Pier, and Wat Arun. On the Bangkok side, spectators can gather at Santi Chai Prakan Park, Tha Maharaj, and Tha Chang.
Attendees are reminded to maintain a composed demeanor as the royal barge procession passes by, refrain from climbing structures for photographs, and note that drones are prohibited in the ceremony area. Additionally, waterway traffic will be closed from 1200 PM onwards on the day of the event.