Floods halt Thailand-Malaysia train routes, stranding thousands in Hat Yai
Heavy flooding in southern Thailand has forced the suspension of train services between Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The closure began on Friday after rising waters near Khlong Ngae Station in Sadao, Songkhla province, made travel unsafe. Authorities have yet to confirm when operations will restart.
The floods have disrupted transport links, leaving few passengers at Padang Besar station. Local businesses, including a food stall operator near the station, report a sharp decline in customers due to the drop in travellers.
Around 4,000 Malaysians in Hat Yai and surrounding areas have been impacted by the flooding. The Foreign Ministry confirmed that all affected individuals remain safe. In response, the Malaysian Consul-General in Songkhla has advised citizens to delay non-essential travel to the region until conditions improve.
Train services will only resume once floodwaters recede and safety checks are completed by the relevant authorities.
The suspension of rail services continues as officials monitor the situation. Businesses in the area are facing reduced activity, while Malaysian travellers have been warned to avoid the flood-hit zones. Updates on service resumption will depend on further assessments by local authorities.
