Traffic Closed on Four Routes for Navaratri Festival Parade at Sri Mahamaya Temple

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The Yananawa Police Station announced that traffic will be closed on four routes starting at 16:00 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, for the Navaratri festival parade celebrating Vishakadashi at the Sri Mahamaya Temple (Wat Khao Silom). The closures affect Siam Road, Narathiwat Road, Sathon Nuea Road, and Surasak Road between 16:00 and 04:00. Commuters are advised to use BTS Skytrain stations such as Saphan Taksin, Surasak, or Chao Phraya, which operate until late night, or river ferries operated by Chao Phraya Express Boat and Thai Smile Boat with specific schedules for the event.