Southern Thailand Flooding: Updated Travel Advisory from TAT
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) acknowledges that ongoing weather conditions in parts of Southern Thailand may be causing concern for travellers. While many destinations continue normal tourism activities, heavy rainfall, flash floods, and strong waves are being reported in several provinces. This has led to temporary adjustments to some transport services and safety-related closures at selected natural attractions. Airports in the region remain open, with limited delays and intermittent disruptions to local ground transport.
As part of the national response, TAT has activated the Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre (TCMC) to coordinate with provincial authorities, consulates, and tourism partners. The centre is assisting affected travellers, verifying information, and sharing updates as conditions develop.
Travellers are advised to exercise caution in flooded areas, coastal zones with strong waves, and on restricted routes. Additional travel time may be required when heading to airports, piers, or bus terminals. Travellers are encouraged to follow local guidance and monitor official updates regularly.
Overview of the Situation
Southern Thailand continues to experience heavy rainfall, resulting in flooding in urban areas, low-lying districts, and selected transport routes. Tourism services remain available across most destinations, though some attractions, marine tours, and interprovincial routes are temporarily suspended.
Destinations Currently Affected
Songkhla (Hat Yai)
Flooding in central Hat Yai and neighbouring commercial areas; evacuations to designated shelters are underway
Road access remains limited, preventing travel in some areas
Hat Yai Airport is operating with some flight delays; ground transport disruptions continue
Taxi and minibus services are temporarily suspended
Ton Nga Chang Waterfall is closed
Sadao Border Checkpoint remains open
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Flooding across multiple districts with ongoing drainage efforts
Emergency declarations in 12 districts
Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport operating normally; early arrival recommended
Some roads accessible via alternative routes
Trang
Heavy rainfall reported
Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary and Tham Le Khao Kob are closed
Bus services to Satun and Hat Yai suspended
Trang Airport operational; travellers advised to arrive early
Train services on the Trang–Bangkok route are suspended
Satun
Flooding across seven districts
Key routes linking Satun with Songkhla and Trang are closed
Multiple attractions temporarily closed, including Phu Pha Phet Cave, Le Stegodon Cave, and Wang Sai Thong Waterfall
Tarutao National Marine Park and Thale Ban area are closed
Wang Prachan Border Checkpoint remains open
Public bus services temporarily suspended
Phatthalung
Continuous rainfall affecting 11 districts
Rising water levels and strong runoff in multiple areas
Some road sections, including Phetkasem Road, temporarily closed
Selected attractions within national parks are closed
Narathiwat and Yala
Several interprovincial bus routes suspended; rail services halted on affected sections
Narathiwat Airport operating; road access limited for small vehicles
Betong Airport and Betong Border Checkpoint open
Multiple national parks and community tourism sites closed
Water activities, including rafting and mangrove tours, suspended
Pattani
Flooding in 12 districts
Sai Khao Waterfall National Park closed
Public bus services suspended
Some travellers unable to depart due to road conditions
Destinations Operating Normally
Several destinations continue normal operations and remain accessible, including Phuket, Ranong, Krabi, and Chumphon. Attractions and transport services are operating, with no reported disruption to visitors.
Phang-nga is minimally affected, with waterfall sites at Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park and Sa Nang Manora Forest Park temporarily closed. Other destinations, including Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao Yai, and Ao Phang Nga National Park, remain open.
Surat Thani continues to welcome visitors. While flooding has been reported in some districts, tourism attractions are open with reinforced safety measures. Surat Thani Airport is operating normally, though additional travel time is recommended during heavy rainfall.
Tourism activities on Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao remain available, with standard precautions due to strong winds and waves. Ferry operations are running with weather-related adjustments, including partial suspension of some speedboat services.
Transport and Accessibility Updates
Railway Services
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) reports ongoing flooding along parts of the Southern Line. Services are being adjusted and will resume once conditions improve.
Customer support: 1690 (24 hours)
Interprovincial Bus Services
The Transport Company Limited has suspended six routes from 25 November due to flooding, including Bangkok–Trang–Satun, Bangkok–Yala, and Bangkok–Hat Yai. Services will resume once road conditions allow.
Enquiries: 02-422-4444
Useful Contact Numbers
Tourist Police: 1155 (24 hours)
TAT Contact Centre: 1672
SRT Hotline: 1690
Hat Yai Municipal Hotline: 0-7420-0000
Songkhla Highway District: 0-7431-1091
Public Relations Department (Region 6): 0-7423-1332
Songkhla Flood Emergency Hotline: 098-223-3364, 061-586-5574, 074-586-685, 074-234-145 to 148
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