Bangkok, Nov. 4 -- Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), under the Ministry of Interior, on November 2 advised residents to prepare emergency kits to cope with natural disasters and unexpected incidents.
The DDPM recommended that every household keep essential supplies ready to meet basic needs during the first 72 hours after a disaster or emergency. This period is considered particularly critical, as people may need to protect themselves while authorities mobilise relief efforts.
DDPM Director-General Nirat Phongsitthavorn said many countries had advised their citizens to stockpile enough food, medicine and essential supplies for 72 hours amid concerns over the conflict in the Middle East. Although Thailand ...