The Transport Company (BorKorSor) is providing 5,000 bus trips daily, supplemented by 1,200 additional buses, to facilitate public travel during the 2026 New Year festival, accommodating 120,000 passengers per day. Passengers who booked tickets in advance for northern and northeastern routes traveling between 26–30 December 2025 from 18:00 onward should board at Bangkok Central Station (Aphiwat).
Mr. Attawit Rakjamroon, President of The Transport Company Limited (BorKorSor), stated that following the Ministry of Transport’s directive to prepare for the upcoming 2026 New Year festival, BorKorSor aims to ensure convenience, speed, and safety for travelers. BorKorSor has convened to plan operations for the holiday period from 26 December 2025 to 5 January 2026, an 11-day span, expecting a 10% increase in passengers compared to the 2025 New Year festival. From 26–30 December 2025, daily passenger numbers are projected between 120,000 and 180,000, peaking on 30 December with 180,000 passengers. The company will operate 5,000 trips per day (including company and partner buses). For return trips from 3–5 January 2026, about 100,000 passengers daily are expected, with 4,800 trips per day. Additionally, 1,200 extra or non-scheduled buses (license plate type 30) will be deployed to meet demand and prevent delays.
Passengers who booked advance tickets with BorKorSor for northern and northeastern routes from 18:00 onward on 26–30 December 2025 should board at Bangkok Central Station (Aphiwat), Gate 2. Travelers can conveniently reach the station via the Blue Line and Red Line metro, buses, or taxis, enabling smooth and quick boarding while reducing congestion at the bus terminal. Passengers are advised to check their boarding point as indicated on their tickets and allow at least one hour to arrive and board to ensure a smooth journey.
BorKorSor is collaborating with related agencies such as the Department of Land Transport (DLT) to inspect the readiness of public buses and drivers before every trip using checklists and checkpoints; the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) to coordinate connections among trains, metro, buses, and coaches; the Traffic Police Division; Bang Sue, Taling Chan, Bang Yi Khan, and Thonglor Police Stations to provide officers facilitating traffic around the five main Bangkok bus terminals; and establishing checkpoints to test drivers for alcohol and drug use before duty as well as setting vehicle inspection points on major highways.
Furthermore, BorKorSor has instructed all supervisory agencies, bus terminals, and drivers to strictly follow safety measures such as ensuring vehicle readiness and checking equipment before deployment. Drivers must have adequate rest, pass drug tests, have zero blood alcohol levels, and strictly obey traffic laws to ensure safety and build public confidence in using public transportation.
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