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Songkran exodus packs northbound buses
Bus companies have
increased daily departures by 1/3 to cope with the increase in holiday
travel.
Vittaya Yoondorn
The Songkran exodus has begun and Issan-bound buses from Pattaya are
packed.
Thais leaving town for the Thai New Year have booked commuter buses days
in advance, forcing operators to add a third more vehicles to the
schedule.
Yupin Sakunasilapin, owner of Srimongkol Tour Co., said her phone has
been ringing off the hook, with commuters looking for tickets to Korat,
Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nong Khai and Buriram. She said the number of
buses to central and northeast Thailand have increased from 13 to 17 a
day.
Passenger Somporn Kruathong said she’s leaving Pattaya early, hoping to
avoid the New Year’s crush. She said she can’t afford to miss a day of
her holiday, as she must return to Pattaya to work after Songkran.
Bus operators say the crowds are normal for Songkran, but urged
travelers to check availability before showing up at the city’s bus
station.
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