In addition, the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link and Purple Line trains will be free on both the 25 and 26 October. The window for BRT buses and Skytrain services at the far end of the lines is longer and all passengers will be able to travel free between the 25 and 27 October.
The website bulletin also noted that Chao Phraya River ferries would not be stopping at pier stations close to the Royal Cremation site near the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang Park. Roads in this Rattanakosin Island area of the city will mostly be closed between the 25 and 27 October too.
The Airports of Thailand organisation says Bangkok’s two airports will be extremely busy in the days before and after the funeral ceremonies for King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 12GO ASIA notes that people with confirmed tickets for flights, buses and trains this week need to bear in mind it is better to allow extra time to reach departure stations.
Bangkok transport operators offer free travel for Royal Cremation
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City authorities in Bangkok are offering free travel on trains and buses for the Royal Cremation rites on Thursday. According to the official King Rama 9 website, services on the BRT bus, MRT underground and BTS Skytrain will offer free travel for all passengers.