What you need to know
What has changed
The Transport Company, Thailand’s state interprovincial bus operator, says more than 80% of its available seats for the upcoming New Year holiday have already been booked. The company, also known as BKS, urged travellers on 10 November to reserve early for journeys around the end of 2026 and the start of 2027.
Check both directions before booking
The operator reported strong demand across major routes, especially to destinations in the North, Northeast and South. The booking figure is for its own New Year seats as reported on 10 November. It does not describe every coach operator or the availability of a particular departure, which can change as seats are sold.
If your dates are flexible, compare adjacent days and more than one departure time. Check your return trip as well as your outbound journey, and confirm the terminal shown on the booking before paying. In cities with more than one departure point, it helps to check how you will reach the correct terminal and how much time you need.
Book through a verified channel
BKS lists its official booking website, the BKS E-ticket app and ticket counters as sales channels. Start from the operator’s official site if you are unsure where to book. The company also warned that fake social media pages had copied its name and logo and offered cheap tickets in return for payments for bookings that did not exist.
Verify the seller before transferring money. Keep the booking confirmation and recheck the date, boarding point and departure time before travel. If the departure you want is full, look for a different time or a verified alternative operator rather than relying on an unsolicited offer.
