The Transport Co., Ltd. (BorKorSor) announced plans to increase bus services on Route 917, connecting Bangkok (Ekkamai) to Laem Ngop in Trat Province, starting December 1, 2024. This expansion aligns with high-season travel demands, accommodating both domestic and international tourists heading to popular eastern destinations such as Chanthaburi, Koh Chang, and Koh Kood. The increase also supports labor-related travel within the tourism industry, as directed by Deputy Minister of Transport, Surapong Piyachote.

The expanded route, covering 331 kilometers, will increase from two to four trips daily, with two departures each from Bangkok and Laem Ngop. Departures from Bangkok are scheduled at 7:45 AM and 8:45 AM, while return trips from Laem Ngop will depart at 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Air-conditioned, 36-seat buses will be used, with each journey taking approximately six hours and costing 292 THB.