Bangkok: The Transport Company (BKS) has announced that it is now accepting advance ticket reservations for the 2026 New Year Festival, encouraging travelers to book early to secure their seats on all routes.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Atthavit Rakjamroon, President of the Transport Company Limited (BKS), stated that the government has introduced an additional special public holiday for the upcoming New Year 2026. This will create a five-day long holiday from Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026. BKS expects a significant increase in the number of citizens and tourists traveling back to their hometowns and visiting various provinces, leading to heightened demand for public transportation. To address this, BKS is urging the public to plan their travel in advance to ensure smooth management of buses and trips and to meet public travel needs in line with the Ministry of Transport’s policy.
BKS is inviting the public to reserve tickets in advance through their website, E-ticket application, Facebook page, Line account, and ticket booths nationwide. Currently, around 15-20% of tickets have already been reserved for all routes nationwide, with a surge in bookings expected in December 2025 as the New Year holiday season approaches and travel plans solidify.
To ensure safety and instill confidence in public transportation, BKS has directed all regulatory agencies, bus operators, terminals, and employees to implement strict safety measures. These include thorough inspections of buses and their accessories, ensuring drivers have adequate rest, and conducting drug and alcohol tests. Drivers are also required to strictly adhere to traffic regulations.
In preparation for the 2026 New Year’s holiday travel, BKS is arranging for approximately 4,000-6,000 buses per day to accommodate an estimated 90,000-120,000 round-trip passengers. The company is also ready to provide additional services with non-scheduled buses to ensure a sufficient number of buses and prevent passengers from being stranded.