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Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act, B.E 2550 (2007).

Country/Territory
Thailand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force as from the day following the date of its publication in the Royal Gazette.
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee (NDPMC) and defines its internal organization. Powers and duties of the Committee include: to formulate National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation plans; to authorize local governments to take responsibility of disaster management in their respective areas; and to recommend or support any disaster prevention and mitigation activity.

Full text
English
Website
www.thailaws.com