Safety
True Corporation Activates Northern Command Center Amid Severe Flooding in Nan and Phayao
True Corporation has established a Northern Command Center in Chiang Mai to manage network stability and emergency communications following flash floods in Nan and Phayao provinces.
On August 19, 2026, True Corporation announced the activation of a Northern Command Center at its Chiang Mai office to address the impact of severe flooding in Nan and Phayao provinces. Heavy, persistent rainfall has triggered flash floods, particularly in Pua District, Nan, causing rapid water level rises that have disrupted local infrastructure and residential areas.
To maintain communication services, True has deployed field teams, backup power systems, and mobile base stations (Cell-On-Wheel) to the affected regions. The company is prioritizing the maintenance of critical cell sites to ensure connectivity for residents and emergency responders. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), True has utilized the Cell Broadcast system to issue urgent warnings to residents in Pua District. These alerts advise citizens to monitor water levels, prepare for potential landslides, and relocate vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly and bedridden patients, to higher ground.
For travelers and residents in Northern Thailand, this situation highlights the risk of sudden infrastructure disruption and hazardous travel conditions. While communication networks are being actively managed, the full extent of the damage to local roads and the duration of the flood threat remain to be confirmed. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and individuals in the area are urged to follow local government guidance regarding evacuations and safety precautions.