New Southern Bus Terminal

Bangkok Bus Terminal , commonly known as New Southern Bus Terminal, is one of the three main long-distance bus stations serving Greater Bangkok. Managed by The Transport Company, Ltd.,, it's the main spot for those who are traveling by bus to and from many provinces in southern Thailand.
In 2025, The Ministry of Transport is considering moving all three main long-distance bus terminals to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.

Location

The station is situated along Borommaratchachonnani Road in Chim Phli Subdistrict, Taling Chan District, on the western outskirts of Bangkok.

History

Originally, the southern bus terminal was located on Charansanitwong Road at Fai Chai Junction, and it opened for service on January 1, 1960.
In 1989, it was moved to Borommaratchachonnani Road near the present Central Pinklao due to traffic congestion around the station. It was moved again to its current location in 1994.
Because the station has been relocated multiple times, it is known by many names, including "Bangkok Bus Terminal " and "Southern Bus Terminal." In Thai popular usage, it is often called the "New Southern Bus Terminal" to distinguish it from the old station near Central Pinklao, which still operates but now only serves vans and minibuses. The old station is commonly known as "Bangkok Bus Terminal " or "Old Southern Bus Terminal." The two stations are approximately 5 km apart.
The current station opened on November 1, 2007, and operates similarly to an airport: only passengers with valid tickets are allowed into the boarding area.

Layout & facilities

The station covers an area of 37 rai.
The main station building is an air-conditioned building with a total of 4 floors, called SC Plaza.

M floor: parking, shops, employment agency, café, book stalls, banking service
G floor: platform 1–24, ticket counters, taxi and minibus service, shops and convenience stores, banking service, fitness club
1st floor: platform 25–98, ticket counters, shops and convenience store, fast food restaurants, banking service, Muslim prayer room, room for Buddhist monk
2nd floor: food court, passport department, amulet center

Moreover, the station is surrounded by many private southern courier service companies. Night market, Saitai Center is next to the station.

Bus routes

The following BMTA and affiliated routes serve this station: 4-57, 4-38 , 04-39 –Bangkok Bus Terminal ), 2-12 , 4-42 , 4-50 , 4-51 , 4-52 , 4-53 , 3-22E , 4-61 , 2-25 , 539, 4-46 .