Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre Launched by TAT

TAT Launches Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre Amid Southern Floods

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has opened the Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre (TCMC) to support travellers during the ongoing floods in Southern Thailand. The centre acts as a central hub to coordinate assistance for travellers, assess tourism-related impacts, and provide verified travel updates amid disruptions.

TAT Governor Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool said: “We recognise the concern and uncertainty that many travellers are experiencing. Our priority is to provide clear information and coordinated support. TAT is working with authorities and tourism partners to ensure travellers receive timely guidance and assistance as conditions develop.”

Prolonged rainfall has affected several provinces in Southern Thailand, including Songkhla, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Trang, Satun, Surat Thani, Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat. Hat Yai in Songkhla has seen impassable routes, causing travel disruptions and preventing some travellers from leaving affected areas.

The TCMC is coordinating with embassies, consulates, tour operators, and provincial authorities to assist travellers who are temporarily unable to depart. This includes arranging transfers from hotels to designated shelters and managing updated traveller lists through diplomatic channels for centralised coordination.

TAT continues to provide verified updates on local travel conditions to help travellers plan movements and to support tourism operators during the ongoing situation. Once conditions stabilise, TAT will assess the broader tourism impact and support recovery efforts in affected destinations.

Travellers seeking information or assistance may contact the TAT Call Centre at 1672 (Travel Buddy) or the Tourist Police Hotline at 1155.