On 28 March 2025, at 13:20 native time, an earthquake struck central Myanmar close to Mandalay. The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.2 and a depth of 10 kilometres. It was situated northwest of Chiang Mai Province, roughly 112 kilometres from Mae Ai District. Tremors have been felt in some northern and central Thailand areas, together with Bangkok. At 15.00 Hrs., the Prime Minister declared Bangkok an emergency zone.
Present Standing as of 29 March 2025:
Transportation:
Bangkok Metropolis Journey:
• Companies on the BTS Skytrain and long-distance routes resumed by the night of 28 March.
• The MRT Blue Line and Purple Line resumed operations on the morning of 29 March.
• The Crimson Line Mass Transit System (SRT Crimson Line) and the Airport Rail Hyperlink function as normal.
• Replace on Sunday, 30 March: The Yellow Line will reopen at midday however the Pink Line will stay closed.
Air Journey:
All Bangkok airports stay operational. Suvarnabhumi Airport—All public transportation techniques on the airport are absolutely operational, and the scenario has returned to regular.
Rail Journey:
The State Railway is now working usually. All long-distance prepare providers from Krung Thep Aphiwat Station resumed usually. Additional info may be obtained from the Buyer Relations Info Middle at phone quantity 1690, accessible 24 hours.
Highway Journey:
• Highway journey in Bangkok is open as normal, apart from the Din Daeng Expressway, which is briefly closed for structural security inspections. Various routes can be found through Sirat Expressway.
• All bridges over the Chao Phraya River stay open. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has elevated bus providers in Bangkok and surrounding areas, working all through the night time to accommodate travellers.
• Highways connecting to surrounding provinces are working as normal, corresponding to Rama 2 Highway, which connects Bangkok to Hua Hin.
Procuring Mall:
All buying Malls, together with Siam Paragon, CentralwOrld, ICONSIAM, King Energy, and all buying centres below the Mall Group and EM DISTRICT, corresponding to Emporium and Emquartier, at the moment are open as normal.
Occasions and Festivals:
All tourism-related providers in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces and in all locations throughout Thailand are working as normal.
All occasions and festivals stay as scheduled, together with the Maha Songkran World Water Pageant at Sanam Luang and the Songkran occasions deliberate in locations up and down the nation.
Vacationer Help Contact Info:
The Thai authorities and the involved private and non-private sectors are collaborating their efforts to make sure security and safety for vacationers and most people. Vacationers can contact related companies on the contact particulars under ought to they want any help.
Vacationer Info Middle
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
(Offering vacationer info/Occasions & Festivals/Travelling round Thailand)
Tel: 1672
Web site: www.tourismthailand.org
Vacationer Police Bureau
Tel: 1155
Web site: www.touristpolice.go.th
Ministry of Tourism & Sports activities Vacationer Help Middle (TAC)
(Providing assist in the aftermath of pure disasters, assault, accidents, and misery)
Tel: 0 2134 4077
Web site: www.mots.go.th
Division of Consular Affairs
(Passport/Apply for a Thai Visa/Visa necessities)
Tel: 0 2572 8442
Web site: https://consular.mfa.go.th
State Railway of Thailand
(Practice timetables/Ticket reserving)
Tel: 1690
Web site: www.railway.co.th
Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA)
(Bus providers in Bangkok)
Tel: 1348
Web site: www.bmta.co.th
Emergency Name Middle (Royal Thai Police)
Tel: 191
Immigration Bureau
(Request for extension of keep in Thailand/Alien registration software)
Tel: 1178, 0 2572 8500
Web site: www.immigration.go.th
The Transport Firm Restricted
(Inter-provincial bus providers)
Tel: 1490
Web site: www.transport.co.th
Airports of Thailand Public Firm Restricted
(Flight schedule/Passenger guides)
Tel: 1722, 0 2132 1888
Web site: www.airportthai.co.th
Division of Highways
(Freeway Info)
Tel: 1586
Web site: www.doh.go.th
Nationwide Catastrophe Warning Middle
Tel: 1784
Web site: www.disaster.go.th
Medical Emergency Name Middle
Tel: 1669
Hearth and Rescue Division
Tel: 199
