Prayut orders all state agencies to be ready to deal with new threats, emergencies

By The Nation

 

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered all state agencies to be ready for crises and has put the National Security Council in charge of the job, deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said on Friday.

 

Though some training has had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the authorities have held three national crisis-management exercises, namely:

 

• Training in disaster management related to smog and forest fires in Chiang Mai province.

 

• Training in the preservation of national marine resources.

 

• Training on tackling terrorism.

 

Agencies were tested on their response plan to identify strengths and weaknesses, as well as building knowledge and understanding of disaster management mechanisms and processes before and after the incident as well as at the scene. The training also focused on the rehabilitation and restoration of communities or areas after solving the problem.

 

Future training sessions will address problems, obstacles and experience gained from previous training stints. They may also include dealing with emerging diseases as well as prevention and suppression of the smuggling of weapons of mass destruction by land or water. This should make Thailand ready to respond to new threats as they arise.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30395511

 

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Me too. 

 

You never know when the missiles will be flying. 

I thought that the Chinese Covid and the wrecking ball they brought with them to the country that destroyed the economy, made millions unemployed,, and shut the borders was an emerging disease and a weapon of mass destruction but then I guess I just think to mutt.

Ratchada Thanadirek looks so attractive, compared with so many other government officials who are pictured in news items. ????

Train and drill is all he knows.  No critical thinking.  No innovation unless it comes from Jack Ma.  Hope Thai kids can remove the army's stain on the nation. 

What does he know that we don't? The government of Thailand preparing for an eventuality in the future is scary, it is like watching a dog do the tango on its hind legs, it isn't done well but one is surprised to see it being done at all.

Comical Preyut and his 'scrambled egg' covered government is the crisis.

 

18 hours ago, webfact said:

• Training in disaster management related to smog and forest fires in Chiang Mai province.

I would have thought a simple tweak in Thai law, similar to China's would suffice, i.e. start a fire in a forest and it's life in prison, no ifs, no buts, makes you wonder why the Chinese buy all those mushrooms from those burning forests in Chiang Mai while the Thai government does sweat F all all year round and allows it's people to inhale all that choking carbon dioxide.

 

16 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

Me too. 

 

You never know when the missiles will be flying. 

Sorry, Thailand (like real men) has to protect her soil and the Thais that live their. 

That's one of the reasons why Thailand (the land of the free) never really got occupied. 

18 hours ago, webfact said:

as well as prevention and suppression of the smuggling of weapons of mass destruction by land or water

How many nuclear ballistic missiles have been smuggled through Thai territory recently? Does Mr. Prayuth know something we don't?

12 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

 

I would have thought a simple tweak in Thai law, similar to China's would suffice, i.e. start a fire in a forest and it's life in prison, no ifs, no buts, makes you wonder why the Chinese buy all those mushrooms from those burning forests in Chiang Mai while the Thai government does sweat F all all year round and allows it's people to inhale all that choking carbon dioxide.

 

That's why they build up a strong fire brigade now. 

A model even for California and Australia. 

As soon as we broke up earlier this year my ex bought a house near Chiang Mai; I wasn't surprised at all since she wanted to do it earlier but for my constant veto. There's no way I have confidence that the government will put a dent in the dangerous pollution that that area suffers from every winter season.

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Training in disaster management related to smog and forest fires in Chiang Mai province.

Must try harder was the end result.

21 hours ago, webfact said:

• Training on tackling terrorism.

And anti government protests??????

 

I wouldn't  be to concerned about forest fires, more like the "other emergencies" that might manifest themselves later this month.

 

4 hours ago, yellowboat said:

Train and drill is all he knows.  No critical thinking.  No innovation unless it comes from Jack Ma.  Hope Thai kids can remove the army's stain on the nation. 

Yes, General Cha Cha the unelected "PM" should keep his orders for the parade ground, that's all they are good for.

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

And anti government protests??????

 

"Training on tackling terrorism." The general and his soldiers don't do too well tackling the Muslims in the South.

23 hours ago, webfact said:

Training in disaster management related to smog and forest fires in Chiang Mai province.

woehahaha

 

they will finally start to do something ? doubt it

So, did they rate themselves honestly on these drills?  As there is little enforcement or penalties for burning, no success is plausible, and tourists will no longer come to breath toxic air on their holidays.  Thailand was falling apart before COVID~I think people forget this.

5 hours ago, micmichd said:

Sorry, Thailand (like real men) has to protect her soil and the Thais that live their. 

That's one of the reasons why Thailand (the land of the free) never really got occupied. 

Ha ha........  Check up, neck up.......  Does your mother know you're out ? 

On 10/2/2020 at 2:56 PM, webfact said:

• Training in disaster management related to smog and forest fires in Chiang Mai province.

 

• Training in the preservation of national marine resources.

 

• Training on tackling terrorism.

maybe its just a hint of whats next on the agenda.....

forced to stay in Cities for your own safety as forests could catch fire any moment
Ban on fishing and swimming in sea (some nonsense about PH or water becoming too acidic)
Dealing with Protesters or "Bio-terrorism" (C2.0)

Edited October 3, 20205 yr by patman30

15 hours ago, micmichd said:

Sorry, Thailand (like real men) has to protect her soil and the Thais that live their. 

That's one of the reasons why Thailand (the land of the free) never really got occupied. 

The Japs might have a different version. Then again as it only took 4 hours to obtain a surrender it hardly worth mentioning.

15 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

How many nuclear ballistic missiles have been smuggled through Thai territory recently? Does Mr. Prayuth know something we don't?

Yes. Time for Prayuth to bring out his GT2000 bomb/drug/golfball detectors.

I believe not a single undeclared golfball has entered the country due to his purchase of this highly advanced equipment.

17 hours ago, SupermarineS6B said:

Ha ha........  Check up, neck up.......  Does your mother know you're out ? 

My mother is dead. She died because she was disgusted by the EU and all this gossip in Germany. But she died in peace, with no pain whatsoever. 

She knew I would go to retire in Asia one day. She actually wished me good luck the day before she died. 

So, yes, she actually knew. 

Edited October 4, 20205 yr by micmichd

33 minutes ago, micmichd said:

My mother is dead. She died because she was disgusted by the EU and all this gossip in Germany. But she died in peace, with no pain whatsoever. 

She knew I would go to retire in Asia one day. She actually wished me good luck the day before she died. 

So, yes, she actually knew. 

Sorry about your mother, sounds as though she was a smart lady.....     Tip, learn a bit more about Thai history first before you pass judgement on its people......especially the military.....  You'll find it's linked to money and self preservation at all costs....... especially if someone else will pay...............  

2 hours ago, SupermarineS6B said:

Sorry about your mother, sounds as though she was a smart lady.....     Tip, learn a bit more about Thai history first before you pass judgement on its people......especially the military.....  You'll find it's linked to money and self preservation at all costs....... especially if someone else will pay...............  

Sure, money rules the world. Still better than war, don't you think so? 

 

I was in Koh Samui when it was flooded. And it was the Thai army that came up with helicopters full of care-packages when we had to flee on the roofs. 

It was the Thai army that threw down blankets for the freezing natives in Chiang Mai. 

 

And btw, it was the American and British armies that saved locked-in West Berliners from starvation. It's a shame that these Germans today never say "Thank you" 

On 10/3/2020 at 12:27 PM, Burma Bill said:

And anti government protests??????

 

Don't F'ing bunch! One grenade...

On 10/3/2020 at 3:43 AM, micmichd said:

Sorry, Thailand (like real men) has to protect her soil and the Thais that live their. 

That's one of the reasons why Thailand (the land of the free) never really got occupied. 

It amazes me that some expats living in Thailand know so little and have so little curiosity about its history. I totally understand that some people don't like reading books but, these days, you can also get high-quality, well-presented information from sources such as YouTube and Wikipedia.

The modern history of Thailand is fascinating and genuinely entertaining. I highly recommend investing even just a few hours into learning about what really happened. At a time when laughs are in short supply, it will brighten your day every time you see a Thai general with a chest full of medals.

 

On 10/4/2020 at 12:27 PM, micmichd said:

Sure, money rules the world. Still better than war, don't you think so? 

 

I was in Koh Samui when it was flooded. And it was the Thai army that came up with helicopters full of care-packages when we had to flee on the roofs. 

It was the Thai army that threw down blankets for the freezing natives in Chiang Mai. 

 

And btw, it was the American and British armies that saved locked-in West Berliners from starvation. It's a shame that these Germans today never say "Thank you" 

Yeah and the British people chipped in 50 million quid which the government then equaled to give aid for the tsunami relief........... Mmmmmm, i wonder where that went ?    British lads and others saved some kids in a cave.... Thai Army tried to claim credit for it......   Ooops....     Lots of people volunteered to help in the tsunami, some where stopped for not having a work permit..... Figure that one......