SYSTEMIC RISK MANAGEMENT AFTER EARTHQUAKES: PLANNING AND PREVENTIVE RESPONSE STRATEGIES IN THAILAND

Abstract

Earthquakes are natural disasters that occur without warning and cause severe impacts on lives, properties, and national infrastructure. Although Thailand is not located on a major tectonic plate boundary, the country has experienced significant impacts from earthquakes in neighboring countries over the past decade. Notably, the most recent earthquake on March 28, 2025, with a magnitude of 7.7 and an epicenter in Myanmar, was strongly felt in several provinces of Thailand, including Bangkok. This incident reaffirms Thailand’s vulnerability and underscores the need to develop an efficient and sustainable systemic risk management framework. This article aimed to examine systemic risk management models for post-earthquake scenarios in Thailand, focusing on planning and preventive response strategies. The study employed documentary research and content analysis methodologies, utilizing academic literature, research reports, and both domestic and international case studies. The findings revealed that Thailand’s current risk management practices lack systemic integration, particularly in inter-agency coordination, community engagement, and the application of information technology in disaster management. This article proposed a systems-based approach that emphasized preventive planning, capacity building at the local level, the development of effective early warning technologies, and the establishment of participatory collaboration networks. These measures aimed to enhance Thailand’s long-term resilience and preparedness for responding to future earthquake events.