Bangkok:Bus ticket bookings for the Transport Company (BKS) have surged by over 80% as people prepare for New Year 2027 celebrations. The government has issued a warning about fake pages scamming people into transferring money for tickets.

According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ploytalay Laksmisangchan, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, advised citizens planning to travel back to their hometowns, visit family, or go on vacation during the New Year's holiday in 2027 to plan and book tickets in advance. This is to ensure convenience and seat availability amid expected high travel demand.

Ms. Ploytalay reported that advance bookings for bus services provided by Transport Company Limited (BKS) have already exceeded 80%. High demand is noted on popular routes in the North, Northeast, and South, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nakhon Phanom, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Phuket, and Hat Yai in Songkhla.

The government has cautioned the public against scammers posing as BKS. These individuals create fake Facebook pages with names and logos similar to the official organization or post ads offering special-priced tickets. The public is advised to verify page names and sales channels before transactions, avoid unusually cheap promotions, refrain from transferring money to unreliable accounts, and not click on links from unknown sources. Suspicious activity should be reported to authorities immediately. BKS tickets are available through various official channels including their website, E-ticket, Facebook Page, Line, and BKS ticket outlets nationwide, or by calling 0 2936 2841 - 48.