chanchao Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 This week there seems an awful lot of temporary road closures due to convoys of some sort going past. it's getting really hard to avoid them and not get trapped/stuck.. Could it be the Crown Prince, who's in town anyway for the Ratchapat certificate thingy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 That may explain the congestion coming into town from around the zoo. So bad on Huay Kaew that three of us jumped the curb and drove on the sidewalk! I felt like I was in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Boy Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 That may explain the congestion coming into town from around the zoo. So bad on Huay Kaew that three of us jumped the curb and drove on the sidewalk! I felt like I was in Bangkok. If it was in Bangkok you would be seeing people doing it in a car - at least in CM it is normally restricted to bike riders CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contractor Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 The road closures I saw this afternoon were for graduation ceremonies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaiWai Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 If it was in Bangkok you would be seeing people doing it in a car - at least in CM it is normally restricted to bike riders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Just got jammed up at the San Kampaeng/Inner junction for 15-20 mins. Not nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanchao Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Normally they're quite speedy at it, like only closing a road for 5 minutes or so while a convoy races past. But now... they're making a mess of it!! I was happy to see it coming from some distance and was able to dive into a soi and get the heck out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Just got jammed up at the San Kampaeng/Inner junction for 15-20 mins. Not nice! did u happen to be driving a silver honda crv??? i got stuck there as well. with two of my kids jumping and screaming in the car. its the prince's wife from what the thais tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Graduations going on and many royals around as they hand out the degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 CM - Lampun Rd going south along the river , right at the turn in to the old Rimping SS , from there south had been closed for Sunday and Monday..... I was told that it was closed pat Gymkana Club .... Don't know about today, but it got me two times... Real mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgriffith Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Was just leaving CM Orchid (next to Central) at 3 PM and a huge convoy of Highway Patrol, city cops and enough "brass hats" from all branches shut down Huay Kaew Rd., right in front of Central. I've seen lots of high speed security convoys on Huay Kaew before; this was something distinctly different. My guess is either the PM, or Gen Sonthi, or a royal family member....was going shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b good Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 There must have been 250 coppers ("coppers", perhaps that's is praise not due) between the Big C junction all the way to the hot springs, kilometres past Ban Thii this afternoon. One said there was a "princess" in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realthaideal Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Now is also the time to "Dam Hua" all the bosses and patrons who run businesses or sponsor organizations so many gatherings are in effect this week bringing in groups for larger, 'more important' groups. I also think all the people from all points surrounding have arrived and filled up the streets that way as well. I'm on a scooter and I think the situation is ridiculous in some places. Sooooo crowded and backed up.... and then stuck right where the one or two early squirters are on Huay Kaew n Nimmanhaemin. Just as you'd have to expect, I suppose. In 2 days I'll let loose too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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