US Embassy Bangkok Partners with Indo-Pacific Command to Strengthen Thailand’s Disaster Communication Capabilities
Communicating to the public is a key factor in saving lives during a natural disaster. In a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen regional disaster preparedness, U.S. Embassy Bangkok partnered with the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance to deliver critical crisis communication training to Thai officials.
Workshop Impact & Reach
Multi-day Strategic Communications in Disaster Management Workshop
Representatives
Agencies
Across Thailand
Training
Strategic Partnership for Life-Saving Communications
U.S. Embassy Bangkok, in partnership with the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM) from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted this comprehensive workshop designed to strengthen public communications skills and enhance interoperability between the diverse entities involved in disaster response across Thailand.
The workshop brought together 55 representatives from civil, governmental, military, and media organizations from all regions of Thailand, ensuring that life-saving communication strategies would be dispersed throughout the kingdom to maximize their impact during future emergency situations.
Expert Leadership Panel
The training featured panels with distinguished experts who shared their extensive knowledge and real-world experiences with participants:
U.S. Embassy Bangkok
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Comprehensive Training Focus
Together, these participants strengthened essential skills in effective crisis communication, with special emphasis on the critical role of accurate and timely reporting during disasters. The workshop focused on practical applications of communication strategies that can mean the difference between life and death during emergency situations.
By enhancing coordination and response capabilities across multiple agencies and organizations, the training directly contributes to the safety of all people in Thailand—residents, business owners, workers, and visitors, including Americans—and extends its protective reach beyond Thailand’s borders.
Life-Saving Impact
The workshop’s comprehensive approach to disaster communications training ensures that when natural disasters strike, the people of Thailand will receive accurate, timely, and coordinated information that can save lives and reduce suffering across all communities.
Participating Organizations
U.S. Embassy Bangkok extends appreciation to the following organizations for sending representatives from around the country:
Building Regional Resilience
This workshop represents a significant step forward in U.S.-Thailand cooperation on disaster preparedness and response. By combining American expertise in disaster management with Thailand’s deep understanding of regional challenges and communication networks, the partnership creates a more resilient framework for protecting lives during natural disasters.
The training’s emphasis on interoperability ensures that when disasters occur, different agencies and organizations can coordinate their communications efforts seamlessly, avoiding confusion and ensuring that critical information reaches the public quickly and accurately.
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