Mo Chit Buzzing! Public Heading Home for Songkran, 180,000 People/Day Expected

MGR Online•General•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Mass exodus to hometowns observed at Mo Chit bus terminal as Songkran festival approaches, with projections of 180,000 travelers daily.

•Mo Chit bus terminal is experiencing high passenger traffic.
•The surge is due to people returning to their hometowns for the Songkran festival.
•An estimated 180,000 people are expected to travel daily.
•Bus operators are providing extra services to accommodate the demand.

Overview

•Today, April 11, the atmosphere at Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) or Mo Chit 2 is exceptionally lively.
•Citizens are flocking to travel back to their hometowns during the Songkran festival period.
•The number of travelers is anticipated to reach 180,000 people per day.
•Bus Transport Organization (Bao)--acting on behalf of the state--affirms that sufficient additional buses are arranged, ensuring no passengers are left behind.
•Safety measures are strictly enforced, and the readiness of 100% of bus drivers is checked.
•Travelers are advised to allow at least 1-2 hours for their journeys due to heavy surrounding traffic.

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Key Entities

Place

Mo Chit 2(หมอชิต 2)

Mo Chit 2 is the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) where citizens are departing for their hometowns for the Songkran festival.

Organization

Bus Transport Organization(บขส.)

The Bus Transport Organization is a state-owned enterprise responsible for interprovincial bus services in Thailand, ensuring sufficient transport during Songkran.