Thailand Greenlights 370M Baht for Improved Disaster Warning Systems

[snoop1130]

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In response to criticisms following Myanmar's recent earthquake, the Thai Cabinet has allocated 370 million baht to enhance the nation's natural disaster warning systems. The development comes as many Thais, experiencing their first earthquake, expressed frustration over inadequate public safety information and ineffective early warning systems (EWS).

 

During the earthquake, Thailand's current EWS struggled, sending SMS alerts to just 100,000 to 200,000 recipients per batch, requiring 15 minutes for delivery. This inefficiency led to widespread public dissatisfaction and demands for a more robust and responsive system.

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra approved the budget, which was proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The funding aims to fortify disaster resilience through advanced tools and technology capable of monitoring and addressing potential geological threats like earthquakes and landslides.

 

According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak, the budget will focus on three primary projects:

 

 

 

1. Installation of 120 rock mass movement monitoring devices (310.84 million baht)
2. Development of digital information systems for landslides (40.35 million baht)
3. Enhancing landslide disaster preparedness with partner organisations (19.19 million baht)

 

Despite some public support for the advancement, scepticism persists regarding the transparency and implementation efficiency of the funds. Many netizens have called for immediate compensation for those affected by the Myanmar quake prior to initiating new projects.

 

Voices of dissent arise from concerns over corruption and doubts about the project completion. Meanwhile, updates reveal ongoing rescue missions in Bangkok, where 21 bodies were discovered in a collapsed building, with many still feared trapped.

 

As Thailand embarks on this crucial development for public safety, it faces a dual challenge of earning public trust and demonstrating effective use of resources to prevent future disasters, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-09

 

 

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In response to criticisms following Myanmar's recent earthquake, the Thai Cabinet has allocated 370 million baht to enhance the nation's natural disaster warning systems

That'll be well spent... 

[Rampant Rabbit]

The man with a  bell and the red flag has been notified............

[PopGun]

40 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

That'll be well spent... 

New cabinets for Ministers homes 🤔

Or.

New homes for Cabinet Ministers ☺️

[JJ-Thailand]

A whistle is 20 Baht. What will happen to the rest of the 370 million?

 

[iaminwa]

They used the parts from the bomb detectors they bought years ago, lol. Can't mak this <deleted> up in this country.

[Reddavy]

Thainess at it’s best 🙈

[david rucker]

There are no long term earthquake devices available. A total waste of Thai taxes.

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, PopGun said:

New cabinets for Ministers homes 🤔

Or.

New homes for Cabinet Ministers ☺️

Certainly some new wheels.

[jcmj]

The earthquake is not going to happen here, but like the last one, if it’s big enough we will feel it. I think the ability to let people know via sms or any system should be at the top of their list.