Benjakiti Park (bike and jogging paths) closed today, anyone know why?

[impulse]

Benjakiti Park by Queen Sirikit Convention Center was closed today when I went to ride my bicycle there. Does anyone know why?

Silver lining- the roads in the Tobacco Monopoly were open to 2 wheelers and pretty much devoid of 4 wheel vehicles so the ride was actually nicer than the normally crowded bike path in the park.

[tormok]

The police found a suspicious package yesterday.

Meanwhile, police yesterday found a suspect package at Benjakiti Park on Ratchadaphisek Road next to Queen Sirikit Convention Centre. When the package was unwrapped, a brand-new rattan ball and sand were found inside, creating the impression it might have been a bomb and causing panic.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/webmobile/national/Bt10-million-in-reward-offered-30267183.html

Edited August 22, 2015 by tormok

[Deserted]

I read that they are moving the park to another location.

[impulse]

Anybody know if it's open today?

Or do I need to go to Lumpini to ride or paddle?