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Bangkok’s Royal Barge Procession is set for 6 November

A major date on the Chao Phraya. The route ends at Wat Arun, but viewing access needs checking before you make plans.

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This is a previous report. Its next verification is due or the event has ended; use the official sources below for the current position.

Wat Arun temple seen from the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
Wat Arun and the Chao Phraya. Archive photograph published in January 2026, not a photograph of the November procession. Photo: Lisa van Vliet / Unsplash.

The date and route

TAT lists Friday 6 November 2026 for the Royal Barge Procession, travelling from Wasukri Pier to Wat Arun on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. The planned procession includes 52 ceremonial barges.

Can you watch?

The announced booking window for the Royal Thai Navy’s designated viewing areas has closed. Do not treat a riverside location as guaranteed admission: check the latest Navy and venue announcements before travelling or booking a table.

Planning a riverside day

Phra Sumen Fort, the Grand Palace riverside and the Wat Arun area are along the announced route. If your day depends on a ferry or river cruise, confirm that service directly with its operator. This is an advance event report, not a confirmed transport timetable or ticket offer.

Original sources

Tourism Authority of Thailand — procession dates and access ↗Report / effective date: 7 Oct 2026

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