Amazing Hatyai Happy Bus – What Travellers Need to Know

Visitors to Hat Yai, Songkhla now have a convenient way to get around the city thanks to the Amazing Hatyai Happy Bus, a free public bus service currently operating as part of Hat Yai’s tourism recovery and city mobility improvement efforts.

Introduced by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) under the Smile@Hatyai initiative, the service is designed to make urban travel easier, safer, and more accessible for both locals and travellers while supporting the city’s tourism-related businesses.

Free Bus Service Until February 2026

The Amazing Hatyai Happy Bus operates free of charge from 24 December 2025 to 28 February 2026, allowing travellers to explore key areas of Hat Yai without worrying about transport costs.

The project is supported by local tourism and business organisations in Songkhla, helping ensure smooth operations and reliable service standards.

Routes and Key Areas Covered

The service runs on two main routes that connect important transport hubs, commercial zones, and popular areas frequently used by travellers:

• Hat Yai Railway Station – Prince of Songkla University
  Covers hotels, attractions, and major city landmarks

• Prince of Songkla University – Fountain Roundabout – Hat Yai Railway Station
  Serves central shopping, business, and economic districts

These routes make the bus especially useful for travellers arriving by train, staying in the city centre, or visiting nearby attractions and campuses.

Operating Hours and Bus Frequency

• Daily service: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Frequency: Every hour

• Vehicles: Four minibuses

• Capacity: Up to 20 passengers per bus

All buses meet national transport safety standards, providing a reliable option for short city journeys.

Real-Time Bus Tracking

Passengers can track the Happy Bus in real time through an online tracking platform, making it easier to plan trips and minimise waiting time. This feature is particularly helpful for visitors unfamiliar with local transport options.

Why This Matters for Travellers

Hat Yai is a major urban and tourism hub in southern Thailand, popular with domestic travellers and visitors from neighbouring countries. Following recent flooding, reliable public transport has become even more important for navigating the city comfortably.

The Amazing Hatyai Happy Bus helps:

• Improve access to hotels, shopping areas, and attractions

• Reduce reliance on taxis and private vehicles

• Support local businesses by encouraging movement around the city

• Enhance overall travel convenience during the recovery period

Part of a Wider Tourism Recovery Effort

The Happy Bus is one element of a broader tourism support plan for Hat Yai, which also includes destination marketing, cross-border travel initiatives, tourism events, airline partnerships, and domestic travel promotion.

For travellers planning a visit in the coming months, the Amazing Hatyai Happy Bus offers a simple, cost-free way to explore Hat Yai while contributing to the city’s ongoing recovery and revitalisation.