Short answer. The Thai survival bag (ถุงยังชีพ) checklist, relayed by the Government Public Relations Department (PRD) citing DDPM, covers the first 72 hours and lists 11 items, starting with at least 3 litres of water per person per day, then dry food, first aid, hygiene supplies, light, radio, power, documents, whistle, clothing and waterproof bags 1. The original page could not be read; this list is still being checked.
The checklist, item by item
- Clean drinking water: at least 3 litres per person per day 1
- Long-life dry food: quantity not specified 1
- First aid kit and personal (regular) medication: quantity not specified 1
- Hygiene supplies: quantity not specified 1
- Flashlight: quantity not specified 1
- Radio: quantity not specified 1
- Power bank / spare batteries: quantity not specified 1
- Personal documents and cash: quantity not specified 1
- Whistle: quantity not specified 1
- Clothing and sleeping bag: quantity not specified 1
- Waterproof bags: quantity not specified 1
How much water does that make?
At least 3 litres per person per day for 72 hours is at least 9 litres per person 1. A household of four needs at least 36 litres. See /guides/water-per-person and /guides/water-storage-containers.
Where does this list come from?
From a PRD checklist titled "เช็กลิสต์ถุงยังชีพ เพื่อการเอาตัวรอดใน 72 ชั่วโมงแรก" (Survival bag checklist for the first 72 hours), citing DDPM 1. The page returned a 404 error on 2026-10-20 and its content is known only through a search index, so the original wording was not read and its year is not confirmed. Check the list with DDPM or your local authority before relying on it. More context is on the emergency supplies page.
How do I adapt the list to my household?
The list does not give quantities beyond water. For food that keeps, see /guides/food-shelf-life. For the first aid kit, /guides/first-aid-kit; for documents, /guides/important-documents; for light, /guides/emergency-lighting; for the radio, /guides/emergency-radio. Babies, older people and pets have their own needs: /guides/infant-supplies, /guides/vulnerable-people, /guides/pets.
Turn this list into your plan
The official list above is the reference, and you can assemble everything on it yourself. The Phaenyx plan counts each line for your household, adds the risks around your home and comes with the Phaenyx Safe app. Build your Phaenyx plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Thai survival bag a 72-hour kit?
Yes. The relayed checklist covers the first 72 hours after a disaster 1; see /guides/72-hour-kit.
Why is there a whistle on the list?
The checklist includes one without giving a reason or a type 1. Keep it where you can reach it, such as on the outside of the bag.
Is this list official?
It is relayed by a government department citing DDPM, but the original page could not be read, so Phaenyx marks it as still to be verified 1.
Sources
- 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)
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Sources
- Government Public Relations Department (กรมประชาสัมพันธ์) · เช็กลิสต์ถุงยังชีพ เพื่อการเอาตัวรอดใน 72 ชั่วโมงแรก checked 2026-10-20