The government has revealed that advance ticket bookings for BKS buses during the New Year period have surpassed 80%, particularly on routes to the North, Northeast, and South. It also advises people to plan their travel and book early before seats fill up, while warning about scammers who create fake pages to fraudulently sell tickets.
On 11 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Ploytale Laksamisangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, stated that during the New Year festival of 2027, the government recommends that people planning to return to their hometowns for rest, family reunions, or travel should prepare travel plans and book tickets in advance. This will ensure convenience and guarantee seating so they do not miss travel opportunities during the festival. It is expected that many will travel and use bus services, especially on popular routes to the North, Northeast, and South.
Ms. Ploytale added that currently, advance ticket bookings for BKS buses during the New Year 2027 festival have reached over 80%. Popular routes span three regions: the North including Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces; the Northeast including Nakhon Phanom province; and the South including Koh Samui in Surat Thani, Phuket, and Hat Yai in Songkhla provinces. These advance bookings reflect strong travel demand during the long holiday period, both for returning home and for tourism during the year-end and New Year celebrations.
“The government warns the public to be cautious of scammers impersonating BKS by creating fake Facebook pages with similar names and logos to the agency, or posting advertisements selling tickets at special prices to deceive people into transferring money without receiving genuine tickets or losing contact with the sellers afterward. Therefore, be careful when purchasing tickets online: verify the page names and authorized sales channels before transacting; do not fall for unusually cheap promotions; avoid transferring money to untrustworthy accounts; and do not click links from unknown sources. If you encounter suspicious pages or individuals claiming to be BKS, avoid transactions and report to relevant authorities immediately. Tickets can be booked through the BKS official website, Facebook Page, Line, authorized ticket outlets nationwide, or by calling 0 2936 2841 - 48,” Ms. Ploytale said.