The public will be barred from entry to Ratchadamnoen Nai Avenue and areas adjacent to Sanam Luang from Monday through the end of the month, as they will be closed for the preparation of the royal cremation ceremonies of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Roads closed as cremation plans step up
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The public will be barred from entry to Ratchadamnoen Nai Avenue and areas adjacent to Sanam Luang from Monday through the end of the month, as they will be closed for the preparation of the royal cremation ceremonies of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The areas will be closed until Oct 30 and will be used for rehearsals of the royal procession and preparation of the royal ceremonies which will be held during Oct 25-29.
Only people with permits will be allowed to enter the areas, according to the committee organising the royal cremation.
Also, on Oct 13, His Majesty the King will attend a merit-making ceremony at the Grand Palace commemorating one year since the passing of the late King.
Deputy national police commissioner Pol Gen Dechnarong Sutticharnbancha said 38 units of 30,000 security forces will be deployed to 15 designated zones, 12 operation areas and three surveillance areas to ensure security during the ceremonies.
Reinforcement forces of 20,000 security volunteers who registered earlier will be trained by the Metropolitan Police Bureau at the Army Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road Monday.
"Readiness in security and traffic management exceeds 100%," said acting Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner Chanthep Sesawech.
As the date of the ceremony is approaching, heads of state and representatives of some countries are starting to announce their plans to visit Thailand to attend.
Last Friday, the Japanese government said Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko will attend the royal cremation ceremony of the late King on Oct 26. The couple will return to Japan the following day.
The government said the names of other guests attending the event will be announced once the list is complete. It is not known how many are on the list so far.
