Thailand holiday travel surge New Year reached a peak as more than 160,000 travelers departed Bangkok for destinations including Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and other regional hubs. State-run Transport Co. operated over 8,000 bus services, supported by additional vehicles, to manage the rush. The surge highlights strong domestic mobility during year-end festivities, boosting tourism, transport revenues, and local economies across Thailand during one of its busiest travel periods.