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Bus Operators Temporarily Suspend 5 Routes to Eastern Region Due to Severe Flooding

Governmentpolicy26 Sep 2026 16:49 GMT+7

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Bus Operators Temporarily Suspend 5 Routes to Eastern Region Due to Severe Flooding

BKS has informed joint bus operators to temporarily suspend services on five Eastern routes following severe flooding in several areas. BKS's own bus services continue as usual, and passengers are advised to allow extra travel time when coming to the bus terminals due to traffic conditions.

The Transport Company Limited (BKS) reports that heavy and continuous rainfall has caused flooding in many provinces across Thailand, affecting public bus operations. On 26 Sep 2026 GMT+7, joint bus operators have notified BKS of temporary suspensions on various routes until the situation improves.The situation stabilizes.and returns to normal, due to flooding in some areas of theEastern region.Five routes affected are as follows:

1. Route 46: Bangkok-Rayong (old route)

2. Route 48: Bangkok-Pattaya (van service only)

3. Routes 914/917: Bangkok-Chanthaburi-Trat, operated by Thanatavee Transport Company Limited

4. Route 9916: Bangkok-Wang Nam Yen-Khlong Hat

5. Route 9916: Bangkok-Sa Kaeo-Aranyaprathet-Market Rong Kluea

Meanwhile, BKS-operated bus services continue normally on all routes. The company is closely monitoring flood conditions amid ongoing rain nationwide to prepare and adjust bus operations accordingly, ensuring passenger safety and minimizing disruption.

Passengers are advised to closely follow rainfall and flood updates in their areas, plan their journeys carefully, and allow extra time when traveling to major bus terminals such as Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), Mo Chit 2, Ekkamai, Southern Bus Terminal Borommaratchachonnani, Pinklao Bus Terminal, and the Chatuchak small bus terminal.This is due to traffic congestion,and localized flooding in some locations.

Passengers can obtain travel information and book BKS tickets via the website https://tcl99web.transport.co.th, the BKS E-ticket application, Facebook page BorKorSor99 (www.facebook.com/BorKorSor99), Line ID: @BKS99, BKS ticket offices nationwide, or by calling 02-936-2841-48. They are also encouraged to follow updates directly from joint bus operators to plan trips and check schedules according to current conditions.