TAT Confirms Recovery of Travel Conditions in Southern Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand confirms that travel conditions in the southern region have returned to normal following the complete receding of floodwaters.
As of Wednesday, December 3rd, various destinations across the region are now accessible, with airports and major transport links fully operational.
In a statement, TAT governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool remarked: “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.”
Returning to a State of Normalcy
Accessibility in Hat Yai (Songkhla), Satun, Phatthalung, Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani continues to improve as local restoration progresses.
As of press time, main roads, border checkpoints, and airports in these provinces are open, though several attractions and secondary routes remain under repair.
Conditions stabilised early in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang; now all major land, sea, and air transport services are operating normally. Most attractions have reopened, though in Trang only selected sites in the Khao Banthat Range remain temporarily closed for safety. Even the rail services operated by Rapid 167/168 and Express 83/84 continue to function normally with connecting buses.
Key destinations such as Phuket, Phang-nga, Krabi, Ranong, and Surat Thani (including Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao) are fully accessible and welcoming travellers with full services in place. Marine transport is likewise running normally, albeit with occasional schedule adjustments due to weather conditions. National parks across the region have reopened, except for Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, which remains closed for its annual maintenance period.
Transportation Still on the Go
Nationwide transport services are also stabilising since airports throughout Southern Thailand are operating normally and flights are running on regular schedules.
However, travellers are advised to reconfirm with their airlines in case of routine operational adjustments. Marine transport services are functioning as usual, with occasional weather-related schedule changes. Interprovincial bus routes to all southern provinces have fully resumed. Additionally, the State Railway of Thailand has adjusted selected Southern Line services while repairs continue, with full refunds available for affected passengers.
