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 had been felt in some northern and central Thailand areas, together with 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 night 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 function as standard.
• Update on Sunday, 30 March: The Yellow Line will reopen at midday however the Pink Line will stay closed.
Air Travel:
All Bangkok airports stay operational. Suvarnabhumi Airport—All public transportation programs on the airport are totally operational, and the state of affairs has returned to regular.
Rail Travel:
The State Railway is now working usually. All long-distance practice providers from Krung Thep Aphiwat Station resumed usually. Further data will be obtained from the Customer Relations Information Center at phone quantity 1690, obtainable 24 hours.
Road Travel:
• Road journey in Bangkok is open as standard, aside from the Din Daeng Expressway, which is quickly closed for structural security inspections. Alternative routes can be found by way of 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 standard, resembling Rama 2 Road, which connects Bangkok to Hua Hin.
Shopping Mall:
All purchasing Malls, together with Siam Paragon, CentralwOrld, ICONSIAM, King Power, and all purchasing centres underneath the Mall Group and EM DISTRICT, resembling Emporium and Emquartier, are actually open as standard.
Events and Festivals:
All tourism-related providers in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces and in all locations throughout Thailand are working as standard.
All occasions and festivals stay as scheduled, together with the Maha Songkran World Water Festival at Sanam Luang and the Songkran occasions deliberate in locations up and down the nation.
Tourist Assistance Contact Information:
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 of the people. Tourists can contact related businesses on the contact particulars under ought to they want any help.
Tourist Information Center
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
(Providing vacationer data/Events & Festivals/Travelling round 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 assist in the aftermath of pure disasters, assault, accidents, and misery)
Tel: 0 2134 4077
Website: www.mots.go.th
Department of Consular Affairs
(Passport/Apply for a Thai Visa/Visa necessities)
Tel: 0 2572 8442
Website: https://consular.mfa.go.th
State Railway of Thailand
(Train timetables/Ticket reserving)
Tel: 1690
Website: www.railway.co.th
Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA)
(Bus providers in Bangkok)
Tel: 1348
Website: www.bmta.co.th
Emergency Call Center (Royal Thai Police)
Tel: 191
Immigration Bureau
(Request for extension of keep in Thailand/Alien registration utility)
Tel: 1178, 0 2572 8500
Website: www.immigration.go.th
The Transport Company Limited
(Inter-provincial bus providers)
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
