Southern Thailand Flooding: Travel Update

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