Bangkok, 8 December 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirms that travel conditions across Southern Thailand have returned to normal, with floodwaters fully receded and destinations across the region accessible. Airports, major transport links, and attractions are operating as usual.
To support affected travellers, Thailand’s government agencies have worked closely togetherover the past week. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports coordinated on-ground assistance in Hat Yai and nearby districts, delivering essential supplies to shelters and facilitating safe movement from previously flooded areas. The Tourist Police and provincial authorities also assisted in locating visitors and supporting onward travel arrangements.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has operated a coordination centre for foreign nationals, providing support affected travellers from multiple countries, working in cooperation with embassies, consulates, and local officials. International partners, including Japan and South Korea, contributed relief supplies through bilateral and humanitarian channels. Meanwhile, the Immigration Bureau is offering a temporary overstay fine exemption for foreign nationals in eight southern provinces—Songkhla, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Trang, Satun, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat—applicable to stays expiring from 20 November to 31 December 2025.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said: “We sincerely thank all travellers and tourism partners for their patience, cooperation, and understanding over the past week. We also appreciate the collaboration of government agencies and local communities who worked tirelessly to support visitors during the flooding. 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.”
Across Southern Thailand, travel operations have normalised, with transport services and attractions functioning as usual in Phuket, Phang-nga, Krabi, Ranong, Surat Thani, Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Satun, and Phatthalung. Marine transport is operating normally, though visitors are advised to reconfirm ferry schedules during variable weather. While most sites are open, some remain temporarily closed for annual maintenance or restoration.
Accessibility in Hat Yai (Songkhla), Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani continues to improve, with stable connectivity and essential services largely restored. Most hotels in Hat Yai and Songkhla have resumed normal operations, and service providers continue to share updates as recovery progresses. Certain attractions in the southernmost provinces remain temporarily closed during repair works, and travellers are encouraged to check local information when planning visits.
Transport across the region is stable. Airports throughout Southern Thailand are operating normally with regular domestic and international flights, though travellers are advised to reconfirm departure times in case of routine weather-related adjustments. Railway services on the Southern Line are running on major routes, with full restoration expected by 14 December. Long-distance services to Hat Yai Junction and Padang Besar remain active, while some local services continue on shortened sections. Interprovincial bus routes have fully resumed on all routes.
Travellers seeking assistance or updated travel advice may contact the Tourist Police Hotline at 1155or the TAT Contact Centre at 1672.
Source: TAT News
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