News Forum - Tonga tragedy prompts PM to check Thailand’s prepared for another tsunami

[Thaiger]

That reminds me… The recent volcanic eruption on the island of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai in Tonga has prompted the Thai PM to check Thailand’s preparedness in the event of another tsunami. According to a Nation Thailand report, the PM has instructed relevant agencies to keep an eye on developments in Tonga and to ensure Thailand’s disaster warning system is working. Government spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul says the Tonga eruption over the weekend took place around 9,500 kilometres off the coast of the southern Thai province of Narathiwat. The eruption was so huge it prompted tsunami warnings and advisories for several countries across the […]

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[Jason]

I think we should all take heed of this happening in Tonga. It's timely reminder of the Boxing Day Tsunami that killed so many and caused such devastation. A perfect time to check that all the warning equipment works and is in good order. A good time for beachside hotels to drill their evacuation procedures.

[Graham]

So Thailand has only 1 operational buoy to warn of any tsunami, way to go guys, maybe they plan to post those new submarines in the ocean there to keep an eye out, or send the new fighter planes out daily to have a look, that would be money well wasted. 555

[Vince]

45 minutes ago, Graham said:

So Thailand has only 1 operational buoy to warn of any tsunami, way to go guys, maybe they plan to post those new submarines in the ocean there to keep an eye out, or send the new fighter planes out daily to have a look, that would be money well wasted. 555

What's the point of having 500 operational buoys if you cannot guarantee national sovereignty through military force? 

A gift of free, new bouys to your new overlords I guess?