After the earthquake on March 28, the public transportation system in Bangkok was almost paralyzed. The metro lines have stopped operating, causing the taxi and technology car systems to overload.
Mr. Nguyen Van Cong, a Vietnamese tourist who just arrived in Thailand on the evening of March 28, shared: "The taxi driver who took me said that it took me 3 hours to get from the center of Bangkok to the airport, and the highway could not go at this time.
Customers waiting in line for a taxi at the airport were full and could not find the body. I landed at 3am, queued until 9am and still haven't left Suvarnabhumi airport".
In addition, he also said that the Internet was seriously affected, with some locations completely without waves and no internet connection. Shopping malls and buildings must re-examine the new structure before deciding to open to visitors.
By midnight on March 28, the public transportation situation in Bangkok had stabilized. The electrical system and elevators in many large buildings have been restored.
On the morning of March 29, people and tourists began to pour into the bustling streets, and recreational activities almost returned to normal.
Centralworld Bangkok, one of Thailand's busiest shopping complexes, welcomes a large number of visitors back to the pre-terrestural situation.
However, in some buildings and large hotels, large cracks can be seen on the walls due to the consequences of the earthquake. Due to the earthquake that occurred in less than 24 hours, the buildings could not be maintained or immediately overcome the damage caused by natural disasters.
Many metro and high-speed stations have resumed operation. Mr. Cong said that until the morning of March 29, many tourists were still staying at home, waiting after 24 hours (there may be a landslide) to start planning to visit and travel to Thailand as usual.
The aftershocks after the earthquake can last for 2-3 weeks. Therefore, people and tourists are encouraged to monitor disaster information to promptly prepare and evacuate when necessary.
On March 28, 2025, an earthquake occurred in central Myanmar near Mandalay. The earthquake had an intensity of 8.2 and a depth of 10 km. The earthquake was felt in some northern and central regions of Thailand, including Bangkok. At 3 p.m., the Thai Prime Minister declared Bangkok an emergency area.
According to official information from the General Department of Tourism (TAT), as of March 29, 2025, transportation and tourism services in this country have returned to normal.
Traffic:
Traveling in Bangkok:
Services on the BTS train and long-distance routes resumed operations on the evening of March 28.
The MRT Blue Line and Purple Line resumed operations on the morning of March 29, while the Pink Line and Yellow Line, which mainly operate in suburban areas of Bangkok, remained closed.
The Red Line (SRT Red Line) and Airport Rail Link mass transportation systems are operating normally.
Aviation: All airports in Bangkok are still operating. At Suvarnabhumi airport, all public transport systems at the airport are operating normally and the situation has returned to normal.
Railway: National railway is currently operating normally. All long-distance train services from Krung Thep Aphiwat station have returned to normal operation. More information can be obtained from the Customer Relationship Information Center via phone number 1690, operating 24 hours a day.
Road:
Road traffic in Bangkok is open normally, except for Din Daeng Expressway, which is temporarily closed for safety inspection. Alternative routes are available via the Sirat Expressway.
All bridges across the Chao Phraya River are still open. The Bangkok Public Transport Agency (BMTA) has increased bus services in Bangkok and neighboring areas, operating all night to serve passengers.
Expressways connecting to neighboring provinces operate normally, such as Rama 2 Road, connecting Bangkok with Hua Hin.
Shopping malls: All shopping malls, including Siam Paragon, CentralwOrld, ICONSIAM, King Pooer... have welcomed customers again.
