Disaster recovery strategy at the local level in Thailand | |
| Author | Thanathep Haitooka |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.DM-12-02 |
| Subject(s) | Disasters--Risk management--Thailand Disaster relief--Planning--Thailand |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. DM-12-02 |
| Abstract | Disaster recovery is the process of disaster risk management both to reduce the vulnerability and to strengthen people’s capacity to cope with disaster that must be effectively coordinated in the prone area am ongst all stakeholders. It is the collective responsibility of all sectors of society, incl uding every level of government, business, the non-government sector and individuals. Hence, it is crucial for people to address disaster with participatory approach. They must work together with a united focus and a shared sense of responsibility to improve disaster res ilience. Thus, at the community level, there should be an appropriate disaster recovery strategy for community resilience within the local authority with a clear set of tasks and dut y. A disaster resilient community is one that works together to understand and manage the risks that it confronts. In this research, the chosen area of the study is Takua Pa Sub-district, which is under the Phang-nga Province, Thailand. The context was fo cused on the core principles of recovery process and finding was examined: to study the role of stakeholders that comprised both the local authorities at Tambon level and community members involved with recovery process. Assessments were carried out on overall community resilience through the findings on needs and expectations of stake holders’ fulfillment. Furthermore, the study also focused on the long-term disaster recovery strategy development. Due to the catastrophic event of Tsunami in 2004, devastation had followed the disaster influences to establish both direct and indirect damage and loss. The widely affected area was directed by various recovery activities th at were linked with community resilience including the roles and presence of enforcement. The participation was sought through awareness to rebuild the functional needs dur ing the critical period. At the same time, restoration through infrastructures, livelihood, and system services were offered not only to resolve their losses, but also to strengthen the readiness in the future. Statistical Package for Social Science (SSPS pr ogram) was used in the field investigations, questionnaire, and interview to examine th e study. Further, Weight Average of Index (WAI) was also used to analyze the result of respondent’s opinion. Consequently, the outcome of the study was identified, and recommendation was made for developing appropriate strategy for disaster recovery. The recommended strategy relates: recovery timeline to implement for integration amongst stakeholders into sustainable community development plans at all levels; th e procedures to participate, collaborate and communicate thereby making the community resilient for pre disaster. |
| Year | 2012 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. DM-12-02 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Routray, Jayant Kumar; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Pennung Warnitchai;Ahmad, Mokbul Morshed; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2012 |