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Travel conditions in Southern Thailand return to normal as TAT accelerates recovery efforts
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that
travel conditions across Southern Thailand have stabilised following the
complete receding of floodwaters in previously affected provinces. Most
destinations are now accessible, and major transport services—by air, land and
sea—are functioning on regular schedules.
“Conditions are stabilising, and recovery is underway”
“We sincerely thank all travellers and tourism
partners for their patience, cooperation, and understanding over the past
days,” said TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool. “With conditions now
stabilising, TAT will assess the overall tourism impact and work with local
partners to support recovery in the affected areas. Our next steps include
adjusting market strategies and reinforcing travel confidence through targeted
promotions, events, and activities that help revitalise local economies.”
Improving accessibility across southern provinces
Accessibility in Hat Yai (Songkhla), Satun,
Phatthalung, Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani continues to improve as restoration
work progresses. Airports, border checkpoints and main roads in these provinces
are open, though selected attractions and secondary routes remain under repair.
In Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang, conditions normalised earlier, with land, sea
and air transport operating normally. Most attractions have reopened; only a
few sites in the Khao Banthat Range remain closed for safety reasons. Rail
services—Rapid 167/168 and Express 83/84—continue to run via Thung Song with
connecting buses.
Popular destinations remain fully open
Key tourism hubs including Phuket, Phang-nga, Krabi,
Ranong, Surat Thani (with Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao) and Chumphon have
remained fully accessible throughout. Marine transport is running normally,
with occasional weather-related adjustments. National parks across the region
have reopened, except Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, which is currently closed
for its annual maintenance period.
Nationwide transport stabilises as repairs continue
Airports across Southern Thailand are operating on
regular schedules. Travellers are advised to reconfirm flights in case of
routine operational adjustments. Marine transport services are functioning as
usual, while interprovincial bus routes to all southern provinces have fully
resumed. The State Railway of Thailand has adjusted some Southern Line services
during ongoing repairs and is offering full refunds for affected passengers.
Travellers seeking assistance or updated advice can
contact the Tourist Police Hotline at 1155 or the TAT Contact Centre at 1672.
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Credit: © TAT
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