In a bold and sweeping initiative, Thailand is setting the stage for an unprecedented tsunami drill that’s poised to be the talk of the Andaman coast. Tomorrow, a massive cohort of over 1,000 participants will converge on Kamala for the C-MEX 25 exercise, marking a colossal stride in the nation’s disaster response choreography. This grand event, orchestrated by the indefatigable Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), was ceremoniously launched yesterday, the 25th of June, by the venerable DDPM Director-General, Phasakorn Boonnalak, at the scenic locale of Phuket. For three immersive days, the program has unfolded like a well-rehearsed ballet, weaving a tapestry of seminars and lectures that delve into the sobering realities of tsunami risks. Attendees have been spellbound by in-depth discussions on the intricacies of warning systems and emergency management. But this is no mere academic exercise. The program pulsates with life through evacuation drills, virtual exercises, and…
