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