Although heavy rain and flooding in many areas have caused some travelers to give up, the truth is that Thailand still offers many beautiful and distinctive destinations waiting to be explored. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the CHECK • CHOOSE • TRAVEL campaign as a guide for tourists to monitor conditions and plan their trips safely.
Current Situation Bangkok Remains Open for Tourism as Usual (Updated 29 Sep 2026 GMT+7) For those planning to visit Bangkok, rest assured that popular tourist spots remain open. Devotees can still check in at the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun to their heart’s content. Meanwhile, trendsetters and food lovers can stroll through Yaowarat, Talad Noi, Songwat, and as far as Siam and Ratchaprasong as usual—just remember to confirm opening hours in advance.
Regarding rail transit, BTS, MRT, Airport Rail Link, the Red Line train, and both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports are operating smoothly without issues. The only exceptions are some road traffic areas where "extra time and route checks" are advised, especially on parts of Ramkhamhaeng, Srinakarin, Lat Phrao, Nawamin, Seri Thai, Phahonyothin, Vibhavadi Rangsit, Suwinthawong Roads, and in Lat Krabang–Rom Klao districts, where some road flooding may still occur.
We recommend everyone save these emergency and assistance contact numbers on their phones—they will definitely prove useful.
Emergency and Disaster Relief Hotlines
1784 — Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) (for reporting disasters, floods, and emergency assistance requests)
1669 — Emergency Medical Service Center (for medical emergencies or accident assistance)
191 — Emergency Police Hotline
Travel and Traffic Hotlines
1155 — Tourist Police (main hotline for tourists, staffed with multilingual officers)
1193 — Highway Police (for inquiries on flooded routes, road closures, or help on highways)
1146 — Department of Rural Roads (for road condition inquiries in rural areas)
1586 — Department of Highways Hotline
1690 — State Railway of Thailand (to check train services and route changes)
Weather and Flood Situation Hotlines
1182 — Meteorological Department (for weather updates and storm tracking)
1460 — Royal Irrigation Department Water Situation Analysis Center (for river water levels and flood status)
Tourism Information Inquiries
1672 — 1672 Travel Buddy (your travel companion)
To ensure your trip runs smoothly and filled with smiles, remember to plan ahead, check risk areas, and focus on provinces with normal conditions. Most importantly, please share and forward this article to friends and family so everyone can stay updated.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand