Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
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To investigate the level of major incident/disasters preparedness in Thailand by evaluating to-date data with main focus on past events and their outcomes to alert national medical societies for their roles in upcoming disasters/major incidents. ⋯ There is an established and functional disaster management organization in Thailand with some overlapping difficulties and a need for improvement. Understanding the national need for registry, public information, preparedness, cooperation and coordination inside and outside hospitals, will not only save lives, but also would be beneficial for the country in terms of major economical measures.