If you’ve been following the news, you’ll know that Southern Thailand has been battered by severe flooding, leaving roads submerged and countless locals and tourists stranded. Among those affected was a group of Malaysian tourists who spent two nerve-wracking days trapped at a petrol station in Chana, completely cut off from the outside world with no way to communicate.
But surprisingly, only one phone managed to work, helping the group stay connected and survive.
A stressful two days amid floodwaters
In a post shared on the 𝗛𝗧𝗟-合艾生活旅游分享 HATYAI Travelling & Lifestyle Facebook group, user GoldCelery771 recounted the tense ordeal. They described how around 20 people, including a pregnant woman, elderly individuals, and young children, were stranded at a petrol station in Chana, Thailand, completely cut off from the outside world.
With floodwaters surrounding them and no mobile signal to reach anyone for help, the group felt isolated and anxious. “Even if the water in Dannok had receded, no one could inform us,” they recalled, highlighting the fear of being trapped in an unfamiliar place with limited options for communication.
How one phone guided them to safety
The group’s luck changed thanks to one tourist carrying an HONOR Magic 7 Pro. While connectivity was limited, the phone was able to send crucial messages whenever it picked up data. “We had to type out any messages we wanted to send first, and once the phone had a signal, they would be sent out,” GoldCelery771 explained.
But that little window of connectivity, which only lasted about 24 hours, ended up changing everything. The HONOR phone user managed to reach a friend who told them that Dannok was actually accessible.
With that information in hand, they turned to the locals for help. Since the main roads were still flooded, the residents showed them a small mountain road that could lead them through safely. Whenever the phone managed to catch even a little AIS signal, they quickly checked Google Maps to make sure they were heading in the right direction.
Slowly but surely, the group made its way out. With five cars carrying about 20 people, they finally reached Dannok safely. What could have been a nightmare ended up being an inspiring story of teamwork.
A message of hope amid the floods
Ending their post on a hopeful note, the Malaysian tourist said, “We hope the dozens of Malaysian vehicles opposite Chana PTT can see this message and successfully make their way out from Chana too!” This incident really highlights just how serious the floods in Southern Thailand have been, and how, in moments of crisis, even a small bit of technology can make a huge difference.
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