The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) understands that the ongoing weather conditions in parts of Southern Thailand may cause concern for travellers. While many destinations continue to offer tourism experiences as normal, heavy rainfall, flash floods, and strong waves are still being reported in several provinces. This has resulted in temporary adjustments to some transport services and safety-related closures at selected natural attractions. Airports across the region remain operational, with limited delays and occasional disruptions to local ground transfers.
As part of the national response, TAT has activated the Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre (TCMC) to strengthen coordination with provincial authorities, consulates, and tourism partners. The centre is supporting assistance efforts for affected travellers, verifying travel information, and ensuring timely communication as conditions develop.
Travellers should exercise caution in flooded areas, around strong waves, and on any routes that may be temporarily restricted. Extra travel time may be required when heading to airports, piers, or bus terminals, and travellers are encouraged to follow local guidance and check official updates regularly.
Overview of the situation
Southern Thailand continues to experience heavy rainfall, causing flooding in urban centres, low-lying districts, and selected transport corridors. Tourism services remain generally available across most destinations, though some attractions, marine tours, and interprovincial routes are temporarily suspended.
Destinations currently affected by flooding
Songkhla (Hat Yai)
• Road access remains limited, and many travellers are unable to depart due to impassable routes
• Hat Yai Airport remains operational; however, several flights have been cancelled and airport transfer services are temporarily suspended due to surrounding floodwater
• Taxi and minibus services in the city are temporarily halted
• Ton Nga Chang Waterfall is closed for safety
• Sadao Border Checkpoint remains open as usual
Nakhon Si Thammarat
• Major roads are generally passable, with some detours in place
• Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport is operating normally; travellers should arrive at least two hours early
• Railway services in the province are operating as normal
• Some national park attractions—including Khao Luang National Park and Namtok Yong National Park—are temporarily closed for safety
Trang
• Trang Airport remains operational; travellers should arrive 2–3 hours before departure
• Bus services on routes Trang–Hat Yai–Songkhla, Trang–Satun, and Trang–Phatthalung are suspended
• Rail services (Rapid 167/168 and Express 83/84) on the Trang–Bangkok route are operating via Thung Song, with connecting bus services provided
• Cave and wildlife sanctuary sites in Khao Banthat Range are temporarily closed
Satun
• Major routes linking Satun to Songkhla and Trang cut off
• All public bus services are suspended; Satun Bus 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, and Thale Ban National Park
Phatthalung
• Some sections of Phetkasem Road are temporarily closed
• Railway services remain operational
• The Thai Fight event has been postponed due to weather
• Selected attractions are closed, including Phatthalung Wildlife Breeding Station and the Thale Noi Wildlife and Nature Education Center
Narathiwat
• Narathiwat Airport remains open
• Railway services are fully suspended
• All public transport is suspended except the Narathiwat–Su-ngai Kolok bus route
• All ferry and river-crossing services are suspended
• Multiple attractions are temporarily closed, including key national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, peat swamp research sites, and several community-based tourism areas across the province
Yala
• Betong Airport and the Betong Border Checkpoint remain open
• Railway, public van, and bus services are suspended
• Temporarily closed tourism sites include Wat Kuhaphimuk, Suan Khwan Mueang, Yala City Pillar Shrine, and Yala City Museum. Than To Waterfall and Rainbow Waterfall in Bang Lang National Park are closed from 1 November to 30 December 2025.
Pattani
• All public bus and train services are suspended
• Sai Khao Waterfall National Park and other affected attractions are closed
• Tourism activities are temporarily paused due to inaccessibility
Destinations operating normally
Despite localised flooding in parts of the South, several major destinations continue to operate as normal and remain fully accessible to visitors. Phuket, Ranong, and Krabi have not experienced flooding, and all attractions, transport services, and airports are operating as usual. Tourism activities, including marine excursions and land-based experiences, remain available, and authorities report no travel disruptions affecting visitors in these areas.
Phang-nga continues to welcome visitors, with all destinations accessible and tourism services operating as usual. Temporary closures apply only to waterfall attractions at Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park and Sa Nang Manora Forest Park. All other attractions, including Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao Yai, and Ao Phang Nga National Park, remain open and fully accessible.
Surat Thani continues to welcome visitors. While flooding has been reported in some districts, tourism attractions across the province remain open as normal with heightened safety monitoring. Surat Thani Airport is operating normally, although travellers may wish to allow additional time during periods of heavy rain. Land routes remain largely accessible, with only minor adjustments, and rail services have been modified in line with national safety measures. Travellers are advised that marine transport services may be adjusted or cancelled at short notice due to changing weather conditions, and are encouraged to check schedules in advance before travelling.
Tourism activities on Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao also continue as normal, with most attractions, hotels, night boats, buses, and island transport operating without disruption. All land-based attractions remain open, and daily tourism continues with standard precautions due to strong winds and waves. Ferry services are operating with some weather-related adjustments: Seatran Discovery services are running normally; Lomprayah High-Speed Ferries are operating normally, however, speedboat services on some routes are temporarily suspended; and Songserm services are temporarily suspended. These adjustments are weather-related and do not affect island access, which remains possible through regularly operating services.
Chumphon continues to welcome visitors, and all attractions remain open apart from Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, which is under its annual seasonal closure from 15 November to 15 December. Transport within the province is operating normally and visitor movement remains uninterrupted. However, due to weather conditions, several marine services on the Chumphon–Ko Tao route are temporarily suspended. Lomprayah has paused its morning departure while maintaining its afternoon service. Boonsiri Ferry services are suspended from 25 to 30 November and will resume on 1 December. Additional operators—including Chumphon Ferry (26–27 November), Talay Sap Pier (26 November), and Pornthawee Sin Pier (25–29 November)—have also temporarily suspended services. Travellers planning marine travel are advised to check updated schedules in advance, as weather conditions may lead to further adjustments or cancellations.
Transport and accessibility updates
Railway services in Southern Thailand
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) reports ongoing flooding along parts of the Southern Railway Line, limiting access for engineering teams. Monitoring is continuous, and repair works will accelerate once water levels recede.
Real-time train positions: https://ttsview.railway.co.th/v3/floodingNST/.
Customer Service Centre: 1690 (24 hours)
For passenger safety, SRT has adjusted origin–destination routes for 8 trains and suspended 22 long-distance and local trains from 25 November 2025 until conditions improve.
Adjusted routes
• Express 83/84 Krungthep Aphiwat–Trang → Operating as Krungthep Aphiwat–Thung Song
• Rapid 167/168 Krungthep Aphiwat–Kantang → Operating as Krungthep Aphiwat–Thung Song
• Local 447/448 Surat Thani–Su-ngai Kolok → Operating as Surat Thani–Thung Song
• Local 445/446 Chumphon–Hat Yai Junction → Operating as Chumphon–Thung Song
Suspended services include
• Special Express 31/32 (Krungthep Aphiwat – Hat Yai Junction), 37/38 (Krungthep Aphiwat – Su-ngai Kolok), 45/46 (Krungthep Aphiwat – Padang Besar), and 947/948 and 949/950 (Hat Yai Junction – Padang Besar)• Rapid 169/170 (Krungthep Aphiwat – Yala), 171/172 (Krungthep Aphiwat – Su-ngai Kolok)• Local 451/452 (Nakhon Si Thammarat – Su-ngai Kolok), 453/454 (Yala – Su-ngai Kolok), 455/456 (Nakhon Si Thammarat – Yala), and 463/464 (Phatthalung – Su-ngai Kolok)
Interprovincial bus services
The Transport Company Limited has suspended six routes from 25 November due to flooding, including: Bangkok–Trang–Satun, Bangkok–Yala, Bangkok–Hat Yai, Bangkok–Pattani, and Bangkok–Su-ngai Kolok. Services will resume once road conditions improve. For enquiries: 02-422-4444.
Useful contact numbers
For assistance or updated travel information, travellers may contact the following helplines:
• Tourist Police: 1155 (24 hours, multilingual support)
• 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 Province Flood Emergency Hotline (4th Army Area): 098-223-3364, 061-586-5574, 074-586-685, 074-234-145 to 148
This update will be refreshed as new information is confirmed by local authorities and transport operators.
Source: TAT News
https://www.tatnews.org/2025/11/flooding-situation-in-southern-thailand-travel-conditions-update/
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