AIS Prepares for Heavy Rain – High Mekong Levels Enhance 24-hour surveillance, strengthen networks in risk areas in the Northeast. AIS prepares a communication network to respond to heavy rains and water levels in the Mekong River that may have an impact on people in areas along the Mekong River, including risk areas for overflows, floods, and flash floods, by raising the level of 24-hour surveillance and arranging a team of engineers and technicians to closely supervise the network.To ensure that customers and the public can communicate and use the internet continuously in all situations.
Mr. Wisarut Pisal, Head of Regional Operations – Northeastern Region, AIS."AIS stated, 'We have prepared measures to address the situation in high-risk areas, especially provinces along the Mekong River, including Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani, as well as other areas in the Northeast experiencing continuous heavy rainfall, to ensure that people can continue to connect and communicate effectively. Key measures include the following:'"
1. 24-hour network monitoringThe team of engineers and technicians closely monitors the situation and performance of the network through the Network Operation Center (NOC), while continuously assessing the impact and planning to support the situation in the risk area.
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2. Prepare the operation team and mobile base station vehicle.Prepare manpower and mobile base station vehicles to enter the area in order to strengthen the capacity of the communication signal in case of emergency, as well as prepare an urgent network restoration plan in case of flooding, power failure or damage to the infrastructure.
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3. Reserve power for base stations in vulnerable areasPrepare generator and backup fuel to support power failure and enable the base station to provide continuous communication services during the incident.
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4. Ensure the safety of the field teamProvide essential safety and emergency supplies for personnel operating in flooded or vulnerable areas.
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5. Collaborate with local authoritiesWork with government and relevant agencies to exchange information on the situation and prepare for communication support, especially at evacuation centers, public assistance points, and critical areas that may be affected.
AIS also closely monitors local weather and water levels and assesses network impacts in real time, using AI technology to analyze and optimize network performance in accordance with the situation to support management and rapid access to network care and restoration in the event of an emergency.
AIS is ready to take care of the communication of Thai people in all situations by aiming to maintain the continuity of mobile phone and internet network services. The house is ready to stand with the people and communities in the vulnerable area during the heavy rain situation and high water levels to support the communication in the area with full force.