Thailand disaster management reference handbook (2025)

The Thailand Disaster Management Reference Handbook (May 2025) provides a comprehensive overview of Thailand’s disaster risk landscape, institutional frameworks, and operational systems. Developed by the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM), it examines Thailand’s natural and human-made hazards, response capabilities, and coordination mechanisms across national, regional, and international levels. The handbook serves as a guide for planners and responders, aiming to strengthen disaster preparedness, management, and resilience in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

The handbook highlights Thailand’s exposure to a wide range of hazards, with floods and tropical storms being the most frequent and damaging. Climate change amplifies these threats, particularly in coastal and urban areas like Bangkok. Thailand has developed a layered disaster management structure led by the Ministry of Interior and DDPM, supported by the military and local authorities. Key findings emphasize the importance of integrated early warning systems, community-based risk reduction, and international collaboration. Vulnerable groups, especially children, elders, and migrants, require tailored strategies to enhance resilience and equitable response.