PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirms that travel conditions across Southern Thailand have largely returned to normal, following the complete receding of floodwaters in previously affected areas. Destinations across the region are now accessible, with airports, major transport links, and most attractions operating as usual.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said: “We sincerely thank all travellers and tourism partners for their patience, cooperation, and understanding over the past days. 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.”
Accessibility in Hat Yai (Songkhla), Satun, Phatthalung, Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani continues to improve as local restoration progresses. Main roads, border checkpoints, and airports in these provinces are open, while selected attractions and secondary routes remain under repair.
In Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang, conditions stabilised early, and all major land, sea, and air transport services are now operating normally. Most attractions have reopened. In Trang, only selected sites in the Khao Banthat Range remain temporarily closed for safety, while rail services—Rapid 167/168 and Express 83/84—continue to operate via Thung Song with connecting buses.
Several popular destinations—Phuket, Phang-nga, Krabi, Ranong, Surat Thani (including Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao), and Chumphon—have remained fully accessible and continue to welcome travellers with full services in place. Marine transport is running normally, with only occasional schedule adjustments due to weather conditions. National parks across the region have reopened, except Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, which remains closed for its annual maintenance period.
Nationwide transport services are also stabilising. Airports across Southern Thailand are operating normally, and flights are running on regular schedules, though travellers are advised to reconfirm with their airlines in case of routine operational adjustments. Marine transport services are operating as usual, with occasional weather-related schedule changes. Interprovincial bus routes to all southern provinces have fully resumed. The State Railway of Thailand has adjusted selected Southern Line services while repairs continue, with full refunds available for affected passengers.
Travellers seeking assistance or updated travel advice may contact the Tourist Police Hotline at 1155 or the TAT Contact Centre at 1672. (TAT)
