Disaster Preparedness of Government Agencies in the Ping River Basin: A Case Study of Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

This academic consists purposes 1. to study and analyze factors related to flood disaster preparedness behavior of government agencies in the Ping River basin, Chiang Mai Province and 2. to find guidelines for flood disaster preparedness by government agencies in the Ping River basin, Chiang Mai Province. This was achieved through a study of relevant documents and research conducted between 2020 and 2026, followed by analysis and presentation of the findings according to the study objectives. The findings revealed that 1) Factors influencing disaster preparedness behavior at the individual and community levels include knowledge, attitudes, risk perception, experience, and preparedness behaviors for flood disasters. This is based on studies of government agencies in the area, including local, regional and state enterprises. If these government agencies can effectively prepare for flood disasters in their respective areas, they will also have the capacity to provide better services and care to the public in surrounding areas. Currently, a major problem is the lack of in-depth studies on management models and causal factors affecting flood disaster preparedness at the government agency level, especially in the context of the Ping River basin in Chiang Mai Province. This also includes a lack of knowledge, attitudes, risk perception and experience impacting flood disaster preparedness and 2) Flood disaster preparedness of government agencies, aligned with the Thai context, focuses on strengthening preparedness at the government agency level, which plays a crucial role in flood disaster management in the Ping River basin of Chiang Mai Province. This is done by studying the components of flood disaster preparedness behaviors, a key process in reducing the risk and impact of floods. The study identifies four key components: (1) Planning, (2) Resource management (3) Participation in preparedness activities and (4) Adherence to agency measures. Close coordination between agencies in each area is essential for more effective flood management.