{
  "id": 10404822,
  "title": "BKS suspends vans, minibuses on 13 routes due to flooding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/bks-suspends-vans-minibuses-on-13-routes-due-to-flooding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:50:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/transpo/2026/09/28/bks-suspends-vans-minibuses-on-13-routes-due-to-flooding/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok, September 28, 2026 - The Transport Co., Ltd. (BKS) has temporarily suspended passenger vans and minibuses on 13 routes due to severe flooding making roads impassable, primarily impacting eastern routes. BKS is monitoring heavy rain and flooding nationwide, particularly in affected eastern regions. Affiliated operators have halted services on the following routes: Route 46 (Bangkok Ekkamai to Rayong), Route 56 (Bangkok Ekkamai to Phanom Sarakham), Route 914 (Bangkok Ekkamai to Chanthaburi), Route 917 (Bangkok Ekkamai to Laem Ngop), Route 9916 (Bangkok Ekkamai to Kabin Buri - Rong Kluea Market), Route 12 (Bangkok Chatuchak to Lop Buri), Route 21 (Bangkok Chatuchak to Nakhon Ratchasima), Route 35 (Bangkok Chatuchak to Map Ta Phut - Rayong), Route 915 (Bangkok Chatuchak to Ban Khai - Laem Mae Phim), Route 921 (Bangkok Chatuchak to Ongkharak - Rong Kluea Market), Route 9907 (Bangkok Chatuchak to Chanthaburi), Route 9908 (Bangkok Chatuchak to Trat), and Route 9920 (Bangkok Chatuchak to Ban Sang - Prachin Buri). BKS urges operators to monitor conditions and reassess safety before resuming services. The company is actively coordinating with agencies and operators to ensure passenger safety, with any service changes announced publicly. Passenger safety remains BKS's top priority.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK — 28 September 2026, The Transport Co., Ltd. (BKS) said that passenger vans and minibuses on 13 routes have temporarily suspended services due to severe flooding that has made roads impassable. BKS said it was closely monitoring heavy rain and flooding across the country, particularly on routes in the eastern region, where several areas […] The post BKS suspends vans, minibuses on 13…",
  "key_points": [
    "BKS suspends 13 routes due to flooding",
    "Routes include Bangkok Ekkamai to Rayong",
    "BKS prioritizes passenger safety"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}