Commute and Security at QSNCC

Traffic management around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on 16 October 2026

To enhance security and facilitate the smooth conduct of the high-level 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, the Organizing Event Committee would like to announce the following traffic arrangements:

• Road closures:
  • Ratchadaphisek Road: Both directions will be closed between Asok Montri Intersection and Rama IV Intersection.
  • Ploenchit Road (Outbound): Closed between Ploenchit Intersection and Nana Intersection from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• Bus services: Routes 2, 40, 48, 501, 508, and other routes may be diverted. Please check the latest updates via official Facebook : 1197Callcenter or X : @Traffic_1197V2
• MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre Station: Closed from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Access to the Area
  • Residents and employees working in the affected area may enter and exit as usual.
  • Meeting participants with valid badges and vehicles with authorized placards may access designated areas through specified checkpoints.
  • Private cars and taxis may drop off and pick up meeting participants only at designated passenger drop-off and pick-up points outside the security perimeter.

For meeting participants

Please follow the official communication channels of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings for the latest updates and travel information.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

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In light of heightened security measures for the Annual Meetings, the authorities will implement road closures and traffic restrictions in the vicinity of the QSNCC. Participants are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow additional travel time to and from the venue.

Transportation

• Participants are strongly encouraged to use the official Annual Meetings shuttle service for travel to and from the QSNCC. Shuttle operations will begin at 5:00 a.m. Participants who are not staying at the 21 official hotels are strongly encouraged to travel to a hotel of their convenience to board the official shuttles. Click here for the list of the official hotels and shuttle routes.
• Vehicles displaying official Annual Meetings placards will be routed through designated entrances to the QSNCC campus.
• Participants should allow ample travel time to account for traffic and security measures and to ensure timely arrival for scheduled engagements.
• Participants who do not have access to the shuttle service are encouraged to use the MRT.
• Private vehicles and taxis carrying a passenger displaying an official Annual Meetings badge will be dropped off outside the security perimeter of the QSNCC.

Badges and Access

• Strict Annual Meetings badge enforcement will be in place. Participants without an official Annual Meetings badge will not be permitted to board shuttles or enter the QSNCC campus.
• Participants who have not yet collected their badge must present their registration confirmation letter to board shuttles and access registration areas. Registration will open at 6:30 a.m. to facilitate badge pickup.

Updates will be provided to participants via email and the joint app. If you haven’t already, Download the IMF | World Bank Meetings App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store .