Thaicom Partners with Phu Laen Kha National Park to Install ‘Globalstar SOS’ Satellite Rescue System at Pha Hua Nak, Chaiyaphum — Setting a New Safety Standard in Signal-Dead Zones

Chaiyaphum 20 December 2025 Thaicom Public Company Limited, in collaboration with Phu Laen Kha National Park, has taken a major step forward in enhancing safety for nature-based tourism by installing and testing the Globalstar Emergency SOS satellite communication system along the Pha Hua Nak nature trail, a renowned tourist attraction in Chaiyaphum Province. The initiative aims to eliminate communication blind spots and ensure maximum safety for visitors.

On 20 December, teams from Thaicom and Phu Laen Kha National Park conducted joint field operations to install SOS satellite communication devices at key viewpoints and along the Pha Hua Nak nature trail. The area features steep terrain and remarkable natural scenery, but certain sections suffer from mobile network blind spotsposing a critical obstacle when emergencies arise.

The installation of the Globalstar Emergency SOS technology is primarily intended to create a reliable lifeline for emergency situations. The system enables distress signals to be transmitted directly via satellite, even in the absence of mobile coverage. This advancement significantly enhances safety for tourists visiting Pha Hua Nak while improving the operational efficiency of park rangersallowing them to receive alerts and respond to incidents swiftly, accurately, and effectively.