Only a few hours ago, a motorcycle bombing attack occurred in Thailand killing 3 people and injuring 22 others. Sadly the Foreign Office has now warned tourists that there is a high terror threat amid the ongoing insurgency. The latest attack in Yala is just another horrific event that can be added to the list of explosions in Bangkok in April and March of 2017 and attack on the tourist destination back in 2016.
'Since 2004, there have been almost daily attacks in Thailands deep south' says the Foreign Office, so here is what you do should you ever find yourself in the middle of a terrorist attack when holidaying in Thailand. Run, hide and tell. Follow these three simple steps to have the best chance of escaping the events unharmed.
Run
- Escape if you can to an area you know you will be safe
- Take a second to consider the safest options
- Is there a safe route? RUN if not HIDE somewhere you won't be seen
- RUN with other people
- Leave your belongings behind
Hide
- If the case is you can't RUN, then HIDE
- Find cover from gunfire which would include behind heavy reinforced walls
- Remember bullets go through glass, bricks, wood and metal. Just because you are out of view does not mean you are safe.
- Try not to get trapped
- Be quiet, put your phone on silent and turn off the vibrate.
Tell
- To call the police in Thailand either call 191. You can also call the tourist police on 1155
- Help the police know where the attackers are by telling them the location you either seen or heard the attacker.
- Give the police some information about casualties, type of injuries being suffered, if any hostages have been taken etc.
- If you can describe what the attacker looked like. From features to clothing, this will help the police be able to identify the target on arrival.
- Tell other people near you to stop them running into the line of fire.
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