BANGKOK, 16 April 2012 – The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has reassured the public that all areas across the country at risk of natural disasters will be alerted in an efficient and timely manner.
ICT Minister Gp. Capt. Anudith Nakornthap said that although the recent earthquake in the Andaman region did not cause danger to Thailand, relevant agencies were efficient in providing warnings for the public’s safety. At the same time, he has asked that residents of earthquake, tsunami and natural disaster-prone areas to continue leading their life as normal.
Additionally, the ICT Minister has urged the public to rest assured that the National Disaster Warning Center will perform its duty of monitoring all possible natural disasters around the clock. Moreover, the warning system and equipment have been frequently checked up for any malfunctions in order to provide the Thai public with the most accurate disaster warning.
