Last week 52 barges, together with more than 2,200 oarsmen, had finished their practices in Chao Phraya river, Bangkok. On 21st and 27th of September and on 4th, 8th, 12th and 19th of October the rehearsal of full scale barges, practice uniform dress, will be conducted in Chao Phraya river where all other water transportation routes will be closed.¦ On 2nd and 6th of November the Royal Thai Navy who in charge of preparing the procession will begin two dress rehearsals and the real ceremony will happened on 9th of November.

Photographer : Karntachat Raungratanaamporn (MEAL)