BKS Reports 80% New Year Booking Surge, Warns of Scams
State transport operator BKS reports that advance bookings for the 2027 New Year holiday have already reached over 80% capacity, with popular routes spanning Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nakhon Phanom, Koh Samui, Phuket, and Hat Yai. The company urges travelers to book early through official channels and warns against fake Facebook pages selling fraudulent tickets at suspiciously low prices.
BKS reports that advance passenger bookings for the 2027 New Year period have already exceeded 80%, reflecting strong demand for both hometown returns and holiday travel. Popular routes include Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nakhon Phanom, Koh Samui, Phuket, and Hat Yai. The company also warns the public to beware of fake pages selling tickets at special prices.
On November 10, 2026, Mr. Arthawit Rakjamrern, Managing Director of Transport Company Limited (BKS), advised the public planning to travel home or tour during the 2027 New Year festival to arrange trips and book tickets early for convenience and seat assurance, avoiding missed travel during the peak period when large numbers use bus services. Particularly popular routes span three regions: the North (Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai), the Northeast (Nakhon Phanom), and the South (Koh Samui in Surat Thani, Phuket, and Hat Yai in Songkhla). Current advance bookings for BKS buses during the 2027 New Year festival show over 80% capacity, reflecting public travel demand during the long holiday for both hometown returns and year-end tourism.
Passengers can book BKS tickets via the website https://tcl99web.transport.co.th, the BKS E-ticket application, Facebook page BKS (www.facebook.com/BorKorSor99), Line BKS (ID: @BKS99), BKS ticket outlets nationwide, or by calling 02-936-2841-48.
Additionally, BKS warns the public to be vigilant against impostors posing as the company, creating fake Facebook pages using similar names and logos, or posting advertisements selling tickets at special prices to trick people into transferring money without receiving real tickets or being able to contact the seller afterward. The public should exercise caution when buying tickets online, verify page names and sales channels clearly before transacting, not believe unusually cheap promotions, not transfer money to untrustworthy personal accounts, and not click links from unknown sources. If suspicious pages or individuals claiming to be the company are found, avoid transactions and report to relevant authorities immediately.
"The company urges the public to plan travel early, book in advance through official channels, and verify information before every payment to prevent fraud, while remaining committed to providing convenience and ensuring passenger safety during the 2027 New Year festival for smooth and secure journeys," Mr. Arthawit stated.
