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Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 7: Disaster laws and policies that leave no one behind (33IC/19/R7) – Thailand

Has your State/National Society/Institution incorporated the commitments contained in this resolution into the relevant strategic or operational plans?

Yes

The commitments are incorporated into:
Policy

At the National level

Explanation:

Vulnerable groups and those who need special assistance have been included in all planning and operations of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Ministry of Interior.

The Royal Thai Police has continued to build capacity for its personnel to support and assist the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in responding to disasters and other emergencies.

Has your State/National Society/Institution been working with other partners to implement the commitments contained in this resolution?

Yes

Partner with:
National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country
Government and/or public authorities

Examples of cooperation:

The Royal Thai Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 25 August 2021 with the Royal Thai Red Cross on Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to train Royal Thai Police’s personnel in providing life-saving interventions.

Have you encountered any challenges in implementing the commitments contained in this resolution?

No

Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the work and direction of your State/National Society/Institution?

Yes

Type of Impact:
Cooperation between Government/public authorities and National Society has been strengthened

Details about the impact:

The resolution reaffirms Thailand’s commitment to fully address and protect vulnerable groups from natural disasters and other emergencies.

To realize this, more cooperation has been made to build capacity and enhance coordination among relevant agencies, especially those playing the roles of first-responders.

In addition, such commitments also support and strengthen the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, which provides guidelines in promoting the resilience of health systems.

Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the communities that your State/National Society/Institution serves?

Yes