Thailand travel advice after powerful earthquake strikes Myanmar

A devastating magnitude-7.9 earthquake struck in central Myanmar on 28th March 2025, affecting many surrounding areas including Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Chiang Rai and other places. Traveler who are travelling to, or are currently in the affected areas, need to exercise caution and monitor development through local media and authorities. Here we provide the essential emergency contact numbers and safety tips to follow after a powerful earthquake: 1. Thailand Airport Resumes Normal Operations✈️ The Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) announced on 28th March, 2025 that following comprehensive safety inspections after the earthquake, six airports under its administration in locations including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket have resumed normal operations at 14:30 local time on the same day. 2. Essential Emergency Contact Numbers: ☎️ General emergencies: 191 Medical emergencies: 1669 The Tourist Police number: 1155 3. Trip.com Refund Policy 🤩 Hotel bookings: Travelers with hotel bookings in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Ruili City in Yunnan, China made before March 28, 2025, with check-in dates from March 28, 2025 to April 4, 2025 can cancel their bookings for free. Flight bookings: Trip.com has closely monitoring airline policies and will provide further update when information becomes available. 4. Safety Tips to Follow After an Earthquake:❗️ (1) Key Earthquake-Prone Areas Northern Thailand (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai) and western regions (near the Myanmar border) experience relatively frequent seismic activity. Familiarize yourself with emergency exits at your accommodation in advance. (2) Indoor Safety Guidelines a. Triangle of Life Zones Priority choice: Crouch in corners near load-bearing walls or beside sturdy furniture (solid wood tables, beds) using the "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" posture. Avoid: Areas near windows, under hanging lights, unsecured cabinets, or elevators. b. Special Locations High-rise buildings: Do not jump from windows; stay away from exterior walls and protect yourself from falling debris. Traditional wooden houses: Evacuate quickly to open spaces (wooden structures may collapse but cause less injury). (3) Outdoor Survival Strategies a. Urban Areas (1) Protect your head and stay away from billboards, utility poles, brick walls, and vending machines. If in a vehicle: Pull over immediately and remain inside (avoid bridges/tunnels). (2) Don't take the elevator to hide: After an earthquake, there will be a power outage immediately, and once there is a power outage, you will be stuck in the elevator and unable to get out. Moreover, the elevator room is prone to collapse and collapse, causing the elevator to quickly fall. (3) Don't hide in the car: During an earthquake, the collapse of buildings or other structures may flatten the vehicle, causing people inside to lose the opportunity to escape. b. Natural Environments Mountains: Watch for falling rocks and move toward stable rock formations. Beaches: Move to higher ground immediately after shaking stops (tsunami risk). 5. Mutual Assistance & Real-time Updates In view of the earthquake in Myanmar on 28 March 2025, Trip.com has done its best to assist customers with affected travel bookings on cancellations or any support needed. Travelers can check the status of their bookings on its website or app, where they can find updated information and options to modify or cancel their reservation. For those who require additional assistance or inquiries, please reach out to the customer support team in your preferred language or region by visiting the following link: https://trip.com/pages/support. We’ve implemented the following policies for customers with bookings to affected areas. We're closely monitoring airline policies and will provide further update when information be by comes available. #thailandtourism #thailandtravel #thailandtips #traveladvice #travel #travelpolicy #localguides