What emergency supplies does Thailand recommend?

Short answer. Thai government guidance relayed by the Government Public Relations Department (PRD), citing the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), is reported to recommend a survival bag (ถุงยังชีพ) for the first 72 hours after a disaster, with at least 3 litres of drinking water per person per day ¹. The original page returned an error on 2026-10-20, so these figures are still being checked against it.

Why is this page marked "to be verified"?

Phaenyx publishes only facts read on an official page. Here, two obstacles remain:

• The PRD checklist page returned a 404 error on 2026-10-20. Its content is known only through a search index; the original was not read ¹.
• The DDPM website blocks automated access, so no DDPM checklist could be consulted directly ².

Until the list is read at its source, treat it as an indication, not a confirmed official standard. Verify it on the DDPM site or with your local authority.

How long should a Thai household be ready for?

The relayed checklist covers the first 72 hours after a disaster ¹; see /guides/72-hour-kit. For a longer horizon, see /guides/two-week-supplies.

How much water per person?

The relayed checklist asks for "น้ำดื่มสะอาด อย่างน้อย 3 ลิตร/คน/วัน" (clean drinking water, at least 3 litres per person per day) ¹. For a 72-hour bag, that is at least 9 litres per person. How to store and purify it: /guides/water-per-person, /guides/water-storage-containers, /guides/water-purification.

What goes in the survival bag?

The relayed checklist lists 11 categories, with a quantity only for water ¹:

The same list, ready to tick off, is on the kit page.

Is there a national preparedness booklet?

No national booklet is sent to Thai households. DDPM runs recurring survival-bag campaigns relayed by PRD; the year of the 72-hour checklist could not be confirmed ¹.

Where can I learn more about each item?

• Food: /guides/food-shelf-life, /guides/cooking-without-power
• First aid: /guides/first-aid-kit
• Light and radio: /guides/emergency-lighting, /guides/emergency-radio
• Documents and cash: /guides/important-documents
• Hygiene: /guides/emergency-sanitation
• Power cuts: /guides/power-outage

Frequently asked questions

How much water should I store in Thailand?

The relayed PRD checklist says at least 3 litres per person per day, for 72 hours ¹. The original page could not be read, so check it with DDPM.

Does the list include medicine?

Yes: a first aid kit and personal regular medication, without a quantity ¹. Keep enough of your own medication for at least the 72 hours covered by the bag.

Who publishes Thailand's survival bag list?

The Government Public Relations Department, citing DDPM ¹. DDPM is the central state agency for disaster prevention; see emergency contacts.

Sources

1. Government Public Relations Department (กรมประชาสัมพันธ์) — เช็กลิสต์ถุงยังชีพ เพื่อการเอาตัวรอดใน 72 ชั่วโมงแรก — https://www.prd.go.th/th/content/category/detail/id/35/iid/533126 (accessed 2026-10-20; page returned 404 on that date, content known only through a search index, original not read)
2. Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) — Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (home page) — https://www.disaster.go.th/ (accessed 2026-10-20; blocked by a Cloudflare challenge for automated clients)