Measures to Prevent Tsunami

There are 13 designated safe areas for evacuating people from Patong, consisting of Soi Phra Baramin 7, the land of Mr. Sumit Sunthornnon, Wat Suwan Khiriwong, Monthathong Market, Ban Maneesri 2, Royal Crown Hotel. Thana Patong Hotel, Patong Electricity Office, Nanai Community Office, Mae Ubon Market, Fifty Years Road, intersection with Chalong, Safari Pub and Baan Yindee Hotel. along with specifying. The route for evacuating citizens and tourists in 7 zones as appropriate. There will also be a survey of the area and locations for installing appropriate signs.

Preparing to Face a Tsunami
     • Recognize and acknowledge risk areas or designated evacuation zones.
     • Educate yourself through various media.
     • Act promptly if earthquakes or alarms are detected, immediately move away from the coastal area and head towards higher ground as swiftly as possible.
     • Seek high ground if no escape is possible. Climbing a tree as high as possible.
     • Find something to float and hold on If you find yourself in the water and at risk of drowning.

Emergency Contact Number
From the case of the Tsunami that caused damage to areas in many southern provinces for those who want to ask for help from the Tsunami disaster event. You can contact the Call Center for coordination or contacting relatives 24 hours a day.
     • 1672 Emergency Communication Center
     • 1155 Coordination at Phuket Province

For more details, click Measures to Prevent Tsunami.