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Bangkok Closes Ratchadaphisek Road, Bans Drones for IMF-World Bank Meetings
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BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, Bangkok police have announced traffic restrictions on Ratchadaphisek Road on 15–16 October and a temporary drone ban across a designated area on 16 October as Thailand steps up security for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, Bangkok police have announced traffic restrictions on Ratchadaphisek Road on 15–16 October and a temporary drone ban across a designated area on 16 October as Thailand steps up security for the IMF-World Bank
- The Metropolitan Police Bureau asked the public to avoid Ratchadaphisek Road between Asok Montri and Rama IV intersections in both directions during the two-day period.
- Traffic arrangements and alternative routes
- Separately, the government announced a temporary ban on operating or launching drones in the restricted airspace designated VT R1 Bangkok City on 16 October, from 00:01 to 23:59.
Summary
The Metropolitan Police Bureau asked the public to avoid Ratchadaphisek Road between Asok Montri and Rama IV intersections in both directions during the two-day period.
The restrictions are intended to protect the public, international delegates and officials attending the meetings at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, amid heightened security concerns and the possibility of gatherings by protesters in nearby areas.