The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has told Middle East travellers that Bangkok’s main attractions and transport are operating normally after September’s heavy rain and localised flooding, it said on October 26.
The message, issued through TAT’s Dubai office, aims to reassure Gulf holidaymakers weighing autumn and winter trips. It coincides with Bangkok being named World’s Best City in the Condé Nast Traveller 2026 UK Readers’ Choice Awards.
Bangkok scored 97.68 in the poll of 296,356 UK readers, climbing from outside the top 20 in 2025.
According to TAT’s latest advisory, conditions in and around Bangkok have improved. The Siam, Ratchaprasong and Chinatown districts remain accessible, and the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun are open to visitors.
Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports have stayed open throughout, and the BTS Skytrain, MRT, Airport Rail Link and Red Line are running.
TAT is pitching Bangkok both as a city break and as a gateway to the rest of the country, with Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai also welcoming visitors. Thai resorts have been adding new products for the season, from wellness packages in Chiang Mai to new long-haul links such as Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow–Phuket service.
Visitors are still advised to check local weather and transport updates during the rainy season.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is the government agency responsible for promoting Thailand as a destination. It runs offices in key source markets, including Dubai for the Middle East.
