Flooding in Nan Province Disrupts Bus Services to Thung Chang

On August 19, 2026, Khaosod Online reported that persistent heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods and forest runoff in Nan Province, significantly impacting local transportation infrastructure. According to the Transport Co., Ltd. (BKS), high water levels near the Nam Khwang Bridge and the PTT gas station in Pua District have rendered roads impassable, with no viable alternative routes available.

As a safety precaution, BKS has announced that bus services operating on the Bangkok–Thung Chang route are currently unable to reach their final destination. Instead, these buses are terminating and departing from the Pua District bus station. This disruption is critical for travelers and residents who rely on these long-distance connections, as it effectively cuts off direct access to the northernmost parts of the province via public bus.

Passengers affected by these route changes are advised that they may request ticket refunds at any BKS ticket counter nationwide. While the immediate operational change is clear, the duration of this service suspension remains unconfirmed, as it depends on the receding of floodwaters and the assessment of road safety conditions by local authorities. Travelers planning to visit or transit through Nan are encouraged to monitor local updates closely before embarking on their journeys.