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  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Urban Planning
  • Disaster Management

Background:

  • Bangkok's rapid urbanization presents structural challenges.
  • A recent earthquake highlighted vulnerabilities in high-density urban areas.
  • Effective crisis communication is vital for tourist safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of the Myanmar earthquake on Bangkok.
  • To identify key vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure and communication.
  • To propose solutions for enhancing disaster resilience in Bangkok.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of earthquake impact on urban structures.
  • Review of existing building codes and crisis communication strategies.
  • Proposal for a government-managed multilingual mobile application.

Main Results:

  • The earthquake exposed weaknesses in Bangkok's building standards.
  • Language barriers pose significant challenges during crisis communication for foreign tourists.
  • A need for improved infrastructure and communication systems was identified.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting stringent earthquake-resistant building codes is essential.
  • A multilingual mobile application can significantly improve crisis communication for tourists.
  • Integrated infrastructure and communication strategies are critical for urban disaster preparedness.