Facilitated by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center For National Economic and Social Development Board Supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (Thailand Office) Disclaimer The document is based on existing reports as well as evidenced through data collection and analysis informed by a series of workshops and consultations with relevant stakeholders. The document is considered to be a living document and needs to be kept updated as per the Area BCM cycle approach taken under the project. Key Contributors Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Japan International Cooperation Mr. Aslam Perwaiz Agency (Thailand Office) Mr. Weerapon Sripongchai Dr. Baba Hitoshi Dr. Apassanun Silapapiphat Mr. Katsuya Miyoshi Mr. Ekapol Sirichaovanichkarn Mr. Masanori Takenaka Mr. Kilian Murphy Mr. Kobchai Songsrisanga Ms. Mio Kato National Economic and Social Development Board Ms. Ladawan Kumpa Ms. Chuleeporn Boonyamalik Dr. Supattra Cherdchuchai Mr. Phitsanu Voranard Mr. Arthit Malithong Pathumthani Province Mr. Surachai Khan-arsa Mr. Nirat Phongsitthavorn Mr. Vitoon Oungcharoen Royal Irrigation Department Mr. Chuchart Supawatnangkhul Bangkadi Industrial Park Co., Ltd. Ms. Sujin Thamrongteppithak Bangkadi Municipality Mr. Thawatchai Aungampornvilai Ms. Valunee Lamyai Photo credits Contact details Cover: Bangkadi Industrial Park Co., Ltd. Mr. Aslam Perwaiz ([email protected]) Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Mr. Weerapon Sripongchai ([email protected]) List of key modification points to Area BCM report Location Topic in the Details of modifications report 1 Disaster Risk Reduction Measures Table Table 7.2 is merged with Table 7.3 (Original) and Flood for Effective Area BCM for 7.2 Risk Level and BCM Strategies are improved. Also, Floods Bottlenecks are reclassified to be in line with the rest of the report. 2 Measures that have been Table Measures are improved/added from 18 to 20 measures prioritized to prepare for Area 8.1 according to the suggestions from the steering committee. BCM action plans 3 Action plans for Area BCM Table Action plans are improved/added from 4 to 20 action plans 8.2 according to the suggestions from the steering committee. 4 Measures and detailed plans that Table This table is added from selecting 10 measures and detailed are relevant to Full Scale Exercise 8.3 plans that are relevant to Full Scale Exercise by focusing on “During Disaster” measures according to the suggestions from the Provincial Area BCM Board of Committee. 5 Plan Review Section This topic is moved from Chapter 8 to Chapter 9. 9.1 6 Suggestions from the Steering Section Format and content are improved to be consistent with the Committee 9.2.2 suggestions as shown in the formal meeting minute of the steering committee meeting on December 6, 2016. Also, more explanation is added to this section as well to be in line with the suggestions from the committee. 7 Suggestions from the Provincial Section This section is added where some guidelines for Full Scale Area BCM Board of Committee 9.2.3 Exercise are included. Also, agency that will take responsibility and ownership of the plan has been decided and the agency that will be in charge of Full Scale Exercise is assigned and indicated in this section as well. Area BCP Bangkadi Industrial Park Area, Pathumthani Province, Thailand Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background and Rationale ............................................................................................................ 1 1.1.1 Project Background, “Natural Disaster Risk Assessment and Area Business Continuity Plan Formulation for Industrial Agglomerated Areas in the ASEAN Region” ...................................... 1 1.1.1.1 Prior Area BCM pilot projects in other countries ........................................................... 2 1.1.2 Area BCM pilot project in Thailand ...................................................................................... 6 1.1.2.1 Dialogues between Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) ................................................................. 6 1.1.2.2 Disaster in Thailand ........................................................................................................ 8 1.1.2.3 Selection of Area BCM pilot project in Thailand ......................................................... 10 1.1.3 Preparatory meetings of the pilot project ............................................................................. 12 1.1.3.1 Preparatory of Pilot Area .............................................................................................. 12 1.1.3.2 Responsible Agencies ................................................................................................... 13 1.2 Goals and Objectives .................................................................................................................. 15 1.3 Terminology and steps of Area BCM cycle ............................................................................... 16 1.3.1 BCM / BCP and Area BCM / Area BCP ............................................................................. 16 1.3.2 Area BCM Cycle .................................................................................................................. 17 1.3.2.1 Understanding the Area ................................................................................................ 18 1.3.2.2 Determining Area BCM Strategy.................................................................................. 18 1.3.2.3 Developing Area BCP ................................................................................................... 19 1.3.2.4 Implementing and Reviewing ....................................................................................... 20 1.3.2.5 Improving Area BCM ................................................................................................... 21 1.4 Project Contribution .................................................................................................................... 21 1.4.1 Local area level .................................................................................................................... 21 1.4.2 National level ....................................................................................................................... 22 Chapter 2 - Bangkadi Industrial Park Area Analysis ..................................................................... 24 2.1 Area Profile (Provincial Level) ................................................................................................... 24 2.1.1 Project location .................................................................................................................... 25 2.1.2 Factual basis of Pathumthani province ................................................................................ 26 i Area BCP Bangkadi Industrial Park Area, Pathumthani Province, Thailand 2.1.2.1 Population ..................................................................................................................... 26 2.1.2.2 Gross Provincial Product and GPP-to-National GDP Ratio ......................................... 27 2.1.2.3 Infrastructure ................................................................................................................. 30 2.1.3 Significance of Bangkadi Industrial Park Area .................................................................... 35 2.1.3.1 Location and land allocation ......................................................................................... 36 2.1.3.2 Bangkadi Industrial Park members ............................................................................... 37 2.1.3.3 Foreign investment ........................................................................................................ 38 2.1.3.4 Employment .................................................................................................................. 38 2.1.3.5 Infrastructure ................................................................................................................. 38 2.2 Disasters in the Area ................................................................................................................... 40 2.2.1 Previous disasters in the Area .............................................................................................. 41 2.2.2 Flood situation in 2011: experiences and impacts ............................................................... 44 2.2.2.1 Affected areas in Pathumthani province ....................................................................... 44 2.2.2.2 Impacts to communities and society ............................................................................. 45 2.2.2.3 Impacts on the economy ............................................................................................... 48 2.2.2.4 Impacts to infrastructure ............................................................................................... 49 2.2.2.5 Flood Management in 2011 .......................................................................................... 49 2.2.2.6 Flood Management of Bangkadi Industrial Park in 2011 ............................................. 53 2.2.2.7 Bottlenecks in 2011 flood management ........................................................................ 55 2.2.2.8 Post-2011 flood impacts