On 2 May 2025, AIS in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DAPD) organizedTest emergency alarms via the 1st Cell Broadcast system on a small scale.It operates within five government buildings: Chiang Rai City Hall, Ubon Ratchathani, Suphan Buri, Songkhla, and Bangkok Government Complex, where the results of the test effectively achieved its goals, reinforcing the readiness of the system to support accurate and fast emergency alarms.
This test is an important step forward in the integration of digital technology to strengthen the safety of people across the country. The test message is scheduled to continue on a larger scale on May 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Intermediate test 5 areas consisting of Amphoe Mueang Lampang, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Sawan, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Amphoe Mueang Surat Thani and District of Din Daeng Bangkok and on 13 May 2025 at 13.00 hrs. Large scale test in 5 areas, including Chiang Mai, Udon Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Si Thammarat.and Bangkok
The people in the area will receive a test message in both Thai and English stating that
"Testing Cell Broadcast alerts from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM). Please do not panic."
"This is a test message from Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM). No action required"
After each level of testing, the alarm performance will be evaluated to improve the operation to be most effective and available in emergency situations in a timely manner.
For Ubon Ratchathani Province, 3 contract test points are set up, 1 at Sri Jingthep Conference Room (POC), 4th floor, Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Town Hall, 2 at Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, 2nd floor, Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Town Hall, and 3 at Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Land Office, which is 1.7 km from Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Land Office, which is located at 13.00 hrs. The Cell Broadcast alarm sent a message with an 8-second beep, displayed the message in both Thai and English, and held the signal for 10 minutes.so that people or tourists who walk into the area can still see the message
