Thailand

DRR Plans and Policies

National disaster risk management plan

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act

Strategic National Action Plan (SNAP) on Disaster Risk Reduction 2010 - 2019

Institutional DRR Setup

Department of Disaster Management (DDPM)

The DDPM is the central state agency for disaster risk management in Thailand that holds the responsibility of overseeing all administration of disaster management responsibilities. The DDPM is made up of various agencies and committees that support in carrying out disaster preparedness and response activities.

National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee (NDPMC)

The NDPMC, chaired by the Prime Minister, is in charge of identifying National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan policies; integrating the development of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Systems among relevant stakeholders; and stipulating financial regulations for disaster prevention and mitigation activities.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee (DPMC)

The BMA DPMC is mandated to formulate a Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan for Bangkok and overseeing the training for volunteers while providing support to local administrators in disaster prevention.

Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee (PDPMC)

The PDPMC is responsible for formulating the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan, overseeing and providing training for volunteers and assistance in disaster response at the provincial level.

Progress under each Sendai Priority

To improve understanding of disaster risk, DDPM has collaborated with relevant agencies to develop risk information databased for flood and landslide hazards. Drought maps and community landslide risk assessments have also been conducted to guide development and implementation of disaster risk management strategies and/or plans.