Bangkok remains operational after regional quake triggers tremors

On 28 March 2025, at 13:20 local time, an earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay. The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.2 and a depth of 10 kilometres. It was located northwest of Chiang Mai Province, approximately 112 kilometres from Mae Ai District. Tremors were felt in some northern and central Thailand areas, including Bangkok. At 15.00 Hrs., the Prime Minister declared Bangkok an emergency zone.

Current Status as of 29 March 2025:
Transportation:

Bangkok City Travel:
• Services on the BTS Skytrain and long-distance routes resumed by the evening of 28 March.
• The MRT Blue Line and Purple Line resumed operations on the morning of 29 March.
• The Red Line Mass Transit System (SRT Red Line) and the Airport Rail Link operate as usual.
• Update on Sunday, 30 March: The Yellow Line will reopen at noon but the Pink Line will remain closed.

Air Travel:
All Bangkok airports remain operational. Suvarnabhumi Airport—All public transportation systems at the airport are fully operational, and the situation has returned to normal.

Rail Travel:
The State Railway is now operating normally. All long-distance train services from Krung Thep Aphiwat Station resumed normally. Further information can be obtained from the Customer Relations Information Center at telephone number 1690, available 24 hours.

Road Travel:
• Road travel in Bangkok is open as usual, except for the Din Daeng Expressway, which is temporarily closed for structural safety inspections. Alternative routes are available via Sirat Expressway.
• All bridges over the Chao Phraya River remain open. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has increased bus services in Bangkok and surrounding areas, operating throughout the night to accommodate travellers.
• Highways connecting to surrounding provinces are operating as usual, such as Rama 2 Road, which connects Bangkok to Hua Hin.

Shopping Mall:
All shopping Malls, including Siam Paragon, CentralwOrld, ICONSIAM, King Power, and all shopping centres under the Mall Group and EM DISTRICT, such as Emporium and Emquartier, are now open as usual.

Events and Festivals:
All tourism-related services in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces and in all destinations across Thailand are operating as usual.

All events and festivals remain as scheduled, including the Maha Songkran World Water Festival at Sanam Luang and the Songkran events planned in destinations up and down the country.

Tourist Assistance Contact Information:
The Thai authorities and the concerned public and private sectors are collaborating their efforts to ensure safety and security for tourists and the general public. Tourists can contact relevant agencies at the contact details below should they need any assistance.

Tourist Information Center
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
(Providing tourist information/Events & Festivals/Travelling around Thailand)
Tel: 1672
Website: www.tourismthailand.org

Tourist Police Bureau
Tel: 1155
Website: www.touristpolice.go.th

Ministry of Tourism & Sports Tourist Assistance Center (TAC)
(Offering help in the aftermath of natural disasters, assault, accidents, and distress)
Tel: 0 2134 4077
Website: www.mots.go.th

Department of Consular Affairs
(Passport/Apply for a Thai Visa/Visa requirements)
Tel: 0 2572 8442
Website: https://consular.mfa.go.th

State Railway of Thailand
(Train timetables/Ticket booking)
Tel: 1690
Website: www.railway.co.th

Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA)
(Bus services in Bangkok)
Tel: 1348
Website: www.bmta.co.th

Emergency Call Center (Royal Thai Police)
Tel: 191

Immigration Bureau
(Request for extension of stay in Thailand/Alien registration application)
Tel: 1178, 0 2572 8500
Website: www.immigration.go.th

The Transport Company Limited
(Inter-provincial bus services)
Tel: 1490
Website: www.transport.co.th

Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited
(Flight schedule/Passenger guides)
Tel: 1722, 0 2132 1888
Website: www.airportthai.co.th

Department of Highways
(Highway Information)
Tel: 1586
Website: www.doh.go.th

National Disaster Warning Center
Tel: 1784
Website: www.disaster.go.th

Medical Emergency Call Center
Tel: 1669

Fire and Rescue Department
Tel: 199