Ongoing heavy rainfall across parts of Southern Thailand has resulted in widespread flooding, strong waves, and disruptions to local transport networks. While many destinations remain fully open and continue normal tourism activities, several provinces are reporting temporary closures, altered transport routes, and limited accessibility in affected districts.
Airports across the region remain operational, though travellers should expect potential delays, longer travel times, and temporary suspension of certain transfer services due to local flooding.
Travellers are advised to remain cautious in flooded areas, plan additional time for transfers to airports, piers, and bus terminals, and stay updated through official announcements from provincial authorities and transport operators.
Current Situation Overview
Flooding continues in several southern provinces, affecting low-lying areas, urban zones, and major transport corridors.
Most tourism services remain available, although selected natural attractions, interprovincial routes, and marine operations have been temporarily suspended for safety reasons.
Provinces Currently Affected
Songkhla (Hat Yai)
- Road access severely limited; many travellers unable to leave the city due to impassable routes.
- Hat Yai Airport remains open, but several flights are cancelled; airport transfer services are suspended due to surrounding floodwater.
- Taxi and minibus services halted.
- Ton Nga Chang Waterfall closed.
- Sadao Border Checkpoint operating normally.
Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Major roads generally passable with detours in some districts.
- Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport operating normally; travellers advised to arrive early.
- Railway services running as usual.
- Temporary closures include Khao Luang National Park and Namtok Yong National Park.
Trang
- Trang Airport operating normally with recommended arrival time of 2–3 hours before flights.
- Bus services suspended on routes:
- Trang–Hat Yai–Songkhla
- Trang–Satun
- Trang–Phatthalung
- Rail services to Bangkok rerouted via Thung Song with connecting buses provided.
- Attractions in the Khao Banthat Range, including caves and wildlife areas, temporarily closed.
Satun
- Major routes connecting Satun with Songkhla and Trang are cut off.
- All public bus services suspended; the terminal remains open for enquiries.
- Wang Prachan Border Checkpoint remains open.
- The following attractions are closed:
- Phu Pha Phet Cave
- Le Stegodon Cave
- Wang Sai Thong Waterfall
- Thung Nui Hot Spring
- All waterfall-based nature sites
- Tarutao National Marine Park
- Thale Ban National Park
Phatthalung
- Certain stretches of Phetkasem Road remain closed.
- Railway services continue operating.
- Thai Fight event postponed.
- Closed attractions include:
- Phatthalung Wildlife Breeding Station
- Thale Noi Wildlife and Nature Education Center
Narathiwat
- Narathiwat Airport open.
- Railway services fully suspended.
- All public transport suspended except the Narathiwat–Su-ngai Kolok bus route.
- All ferry and river-crossing services suspended.
- Multiple tourism sites temporarily closed, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, peat swamp research sites, and community-based tourism destinations.
Yala
- Betong Airport and Betong Border Checkpoint remain open.
- Railway, public van, and bus services suspended.
- Temporarily closed attractions include:
- Wat Kuhaphimuk
- Suan Khwan Mueang
- Yala City Pillar Shrine
- Yala City Museum
- Than To Waterfall and Rainbow Waterfall (closed 1 Nov–30 Dec 2025)
Pattani
- All public bus and train services suspended.
- Sai Khao Waterfall National Park and other affected attractions closed.
- Tourism activities paused due to inaccessibility.
Destinations Operating Normally
Phuket, Ranong, Krabi
- No flooding reported.
- All attractions, marine tours, and transport services operating normally.
- Airports functioning without disruption.
Phang-nga
- All destinations accessible.
- Only selected waterfall attractions are temporarily closed, including:
- Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park
- Sa Nang Manora Forest Park
- All other attractions—including Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao Yai, and Ao Phang Nga National Park—remain open.
Surat Thani
- Tourism attractions remain open with enhanced safety monitoring.
- Surat Thani Airport operating normally; travellers may require additional time due to weather.
- Most land routes remain accessible with minor adjustments.
- Marine travel may face short-notice changes depending on sea conditions.
Samui, Pha-ngan, Tao
- Island tourism continues normally.
- Ferry updates:
- Seatran Discovery: operating normally
- Lomprayah High-Speed Ferries: operating normally; select speedboat services suspended
- Songserm: services temporarily suspended
- Island access remains unaffected due to ongoing ferry operations.
Chumphon
- Attractions open except for Mu Ko Chumphon National Park (annual seasonal closure 15 Nov–15 Dec).
- Transport operating normally within the province.
- Marine services on the Chumphon–Ko Tao route affected:
- Lomprayah: morning service suspended, afternoon service continues
- Boonsiri: suspended 25–30 November
- Chumphon Ferry, Talay Sap Pier, Pornthawee Sin Pier: temporary suspensions on select dates
- Travellers should check ferry schedules in advance.
Transport & Accessibility Updates
Southern Railway Line
Flooding along sections of the Southern Line continues to restrict engineering access. Monitoring is ongoing, and repair work will accelerate once water levels recede.
Real-time train positions: https://ttsview.railway.co.th/v3/floodingNST
Customer Service: 1690 (24 hours)
Adjusted Train Routes
- Express 83/84 → operating Krungthep Aphiwat–Thung Song
- Rapid 167/168 → operating Krungthep Aphiwat–Thung Song
- Local 447/448 → operating Surat Thani–Thung Song
- Local 445/446 → operating Chumphon–Thung Song
Suspended Services (22 routes)
Including:
- Special Express 31/32, 37/38, 45/46, 947/948, 949/950
- Rapid 169/170, 171/172
- Local 451/452, 453/454, 455/456, 463/464
Interprovincial Bus Services
The Transport Company (บขส.) has suspended six routes due to flooding, including:
- Bangkok–Trang–Satun
- Bangkok–Yala
- Bangkok–Hat Yai
- Bangkok–Pattani
- Bangkok–Su-ngai Kolok
Enquiries: 02-422-4444
Key Contact Numbers
- Tourist Police: 1155 (24 hours)
- TAT Contact Centre: 1672
- SRT Hotline: 1690
- Hat Yai Municipality: 0-7420-0000
- Songkhla Highway District: 0-7431-1091
- PRD Region 6: 0-7423-1332
- Songkhla Flood Emergency (4th Army Area):
- 098-223-3364
- 061-586-5574
- 074-586-685
- 074-234-145 to 148