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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched
the Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre (TCMC) as part of an enhanced national
response to severe flooding in Southern Thailand. The dedicated hub is designed
to coordinate assistance for affected travellers, centralise information from
local and international partners, and provide verified updates on travel
conditions as the situation evolves.
Unified response to severe flooding in the lower South
Prolonged heavy rainfall has impacted several
provinces in the lower South, including Songkhla, Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Phatthalung, Trang, Satun, Surat Thani, Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat. Hat Yai
in Songkhla is among the hardest-hit areas, where impassable routes have led to
significant travel disruptions and prevented some travellers from leaving
affected locations.
The newly created TCMC functions as a unified
coordination point, bringing together information from embassies, consulates,
tour operators, provincial authorities, and other stakeholders to support
travellers who are temporarily unable to depart.
Clear communication and coordinated assistance
TAT Governor Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool underlined the
agency’s focus on information, safety, and transparency. “We recognise the
concern and uncertainty that many travellers are experiencing, and our utmost
priority is to provide clear information and coordinated support. TAT is
working closely with authorities and tourism partners to ensure travellers
receive timely guidance and assistance as conditions develop. We remain
committed to transparent communication and to helping travellers navigate this
challenging period safely,” she said.
In practical terms, the TCMC is helping arrange safe
transfers from hotels to designated shelters in cooperation with local
authorities. It is also managing updated traveller lists received via
diplomatic channels to ensure accurate, centralised coordination and to avoid
duplication of efforts.
Verified updates and next steps for recovery
TAT continues to issue verified information on local
travel conditions to help travellers plan their movements and to support
tourism operators in adjusting operations. As soon as conditions stabilise, the
agency will carry out a broader assessment of the tourism impact and prioritise
support measures to help affected destinations recover in a safe and
sustainable way.
Travellers in need of up-to-date information or
emergency assistance can contact the TAT Call Center at 1672 Travel Buddy or
the Tourist Police Hotline at 1155.
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Credit: © TAT
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