Motorists urged to avoid 9 major routes in Bangkok

Bob ScottSaturday, June 11, 2022
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Motorists in Bangkok have been advised to avoid using 9 routes around the city’s Democracy Monument, and Victory Monument, today because of political protests.

Deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-General Jirasan Kaewsaeng-Ake revealed pro-democracy protesters have announced on social media that they will start gathering at Democracy Monument at 2pm and will march towards Victory Monument at around 3.30pm.

“We advise motorists to avoid using these 9 routes and follow traffic updates closely from noon onwards until the rally wraps up.”

The routes affected are: 1. Rajdamnern Klang Avenue, 2. Din So Road, 3. Nakhon Sawan Road, 4. Phitsanulok Road (Yommarat to Suanmisakawan intersections), 5. Phetchaburi Road (Yommarat to Ratchathewi intersections), 6. Phya Thai Road (Ratchathewi Intersection to Victory Monument), 7. Phaholyothin Road (Soi 3 to Victory Monument), 8. Ratchawithi Road (Soi 9 to Soi Senarak), 9. Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge

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For updates, call the Metropolitan Police Traffic Control Centre’s 1197 hotline or visit Facebook @1197Callcenter

SOURCE The Nation

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Recent comments:
DiJoDavO
2022-06-11 16:20
Oh, great!!!! Again, they can't wait until the emergency decree is thrown in the bin.... So, a perfect opportunity to extend the emergency decree! Right after they announced the lifting of some restrictions.... I don't mind protests, but can't they…
dbrenn
2022-06-12 07:20
Pro-democracy my rear end. What's so great about ghastly Western culture anyway, and how is Western democracy in any way functioning? Hope they all get arrested.
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Bob Scott is an experienced writer and editor with a passion for travel. Born and raised in Newcastle, England, he spent more than 10 years in Asia. He worked as a sports writer in the north of England and London before relocating to Asia. Now he resides in Bangkok, Thailand, where he is the Editor-in-Chief for The Thaiger English News. With a vast amount of experience from living and writing abroad, Bob Scott is an expert on all things related to Asian culture and lifestyle.