GISTDA to Use Satellite Data for Flood Prevention Planning
GISTDA collaborates with the Cabinet to use satellite data for flood prevention in Hat Yai, enhancing flood control strategies in Southern Thailand
On December 4, 2025, at the Government House, GISTDA participated in the 1st 2025 meeting of the Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Committee. The meeting discussed the use of satellite data to analyze risk areas and create effective plans for preventing recurrent flooding in the southern region of Thailand.
The objectives of the meeting were to develop measures to minimize future flood-related damages, covering five key areas:
- Flood warning systems and evacuation centers
- Infrastructure readiness
- Public health systems
- Disaster response manuals for the public
- Manuals for flood response personnel
The meeting also included lessons learned from countries with advanced flood prevention systems to establish the most efficient flood control methods.
Recognizing the importance of detailed data for decision-making, the committee assigned GISTDA to prepare elevation data and spatial data from satellite imagery. This data will act as a highly accurate "navigation map," which will be used to guide the Hat Yai site visit on December 6, 2025, in Songkhla Province.
The satellite data will provide a clear overview of water flow directions, low-lying areas, and water obstacles, enabling the team to strategize and identify critical points for flood prevention. This effort is part of a broader initiative to create an effective flood protection system for the future.
This operation underscores GISTDA’s critical role, not only in providing data but also as a key "puzzle piece" in supporting national-level decision-making for the safety and well-being of the people in flood-prone areas.
