Bangkok Closes Ratchadaphisek Road, Bans Drones for IMF-World Bank Meetings
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. The Metropolitan Police Bureau asked the public to avoid Ratchadaphisek Road between Asok Montri […] The post Bangkok Closes Ratchadaphisek…
On 15 October 2026, Bangkok authorities imposed traffic restrictions on Ratchadaphisek Road from Asok Montri to Rama IV intersections for two days. The restrictions aimed to safeguard the public, international delegates, and officials attending the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Police urged residents and workers to use alternative routes, including Rama IV Road, Sukhumvit Road, Witthayu Road, and Sarasin Road. The MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center station would remain open, while accredited delegates and vehicles with authorised placards could access the restricted zone under specific security measures.
In addition to the road closure, a temporary drone ban was implemented across a designated area in Bangkok for 16 October between 00:01 and 23:59. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand coordinated with the Metropolitan Police Bureau's drone command and countermeasure centre to prevent unauthorized drone flights during the meetings.
Violators could face up to one year in prison, a fine of up to 40,000 baht, or both. The government encouraged compliance with the restriction and emphasized that drone operations related to the meetings required advance authorization through the UAS Portal application.
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