Thailand emergency broadcast alert: Authorities conduct test in Bangkok and major provinces

13-05-2025

Mobile phones in Bangkok and selected provinces rang out at lunchtime as Thai authorities conducted a final test of an emergency alert system. Past governments have promised the installation of such a system, but its necessity was made much more urgent after an earthquake in March led to the collapse of a building in Bangkok. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut with the details.

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