Thailand Lowers National Emergency Level to 2 After Earthquake

[webfact]

Picture courtesy Facbook PR Thai Government

 

The national emergency level in Thailand has been lowered from Level 3 to Level 2 just days after Friday's earthquake rocked the nation, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The adjusted classification follows an assessment stating that the situation across Bangkok and 18 affected provinces is now under control.

 

Announced on social media, the move comes as welcome news for residents still reeling from the quake's tremors. With the immediate threat subsiding, responsibility for disaster management has now been handed to local authorities.

 

This shift places provincial governors, including the governor of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, at the frontline of ongoing recovery efforts.

 

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation remains active, continuing its role in providing coordination and support nationwide.

 

Their focus will be on ensuring that communities swiftly return to normalcy while monitoring any potential hazards. Meanwhile, the decentralisation of authority is expected to streamline responses tailored to each locality's needs.

 

 

 

Though the situation is stabilising, officials encourage vigilance and community cooperation as recovery plans unfold. This strategic response aims to equip local leaders with the tools to manage efficiently and mitigate any further risks, reflecting confidence in the country's resilience and preparedness for future events.

 

Ultimately, this downgrade in emergency level signifies a positive stride forward, underscoring the effectiveness of disaster response measures.

 

The challenge ahead lies in continual monitoring and support to restore affected regions fully. As Thailand navigates this path to recovery, the role of local leadership remains crucial in ensuring community safety and stability.

 

Presently, the Thai authorities remain committed to safeguarding public welfare while guiding the nation towards recovery. Further updates from officials are anticipated as communities steadily progress towards a state of normalcy.

 

Based on a story by Bangkok Post

 

-- 2025-04-01

 

 

[dinsdale]

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

Their focus will be on ensuring that communities swiftly return to normalcy while monitoring any potential hazards. Meanwhile, the decentralisation of authority is expected to streamline responses tailored to each locality's needs.

I think "normalcy" would've been pretty much maintained nation wide. Obviously not where the tofu build collapsed but in reality there has been very little damage and large areas of Thailand were not affected at all. 

[Tropicalevo]

53 minutes ago, webfact said:

Ultimately, this downgrade in emergency level signifies a positive stride forward, underscoring the effectiveness of disaster response measures.

 

Not really effective disaster response measures by the government,

I first heard about the earthquake in an email from a friend in the UK checking that all was good here.

Even after the building collapsed, the response was half-hearted.

The collapsed site was supposed to be a secure area, yet 4 or 5 Chines guys got back in and took lots of files away.

The police only found out later and asked them to bring the files back.

[newbee2022]

22 hours ago, webfact said:

Presently, the Thai authorities remain committed to safeguarding public welfare

That's really good news.

Paradise to come😂

[Watawattana]

22 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Not really effective disaster response measures by the government,

True.  Effective response measures would have been to ensure that this building was being constructed 100% to the letter of all regulations and standards, then it would not have collapsed.