Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has launched its first AI-powered natural disaster warning platform, aiming to reduce risks to lives and limit economic losses by strengthening forecasting capabilities. Speaking at the launch on Monday, TSRI director Prof Sompong Klaynongsruang said the initiative marks a significant step in improving disaster management through advanced technology and academic cooperation. She said the project was partly driven by lessons from a major earthquake that struck the capital on March 28 last year, highlighting the need for faster and more reliable early warning systems. "An effective early warning system plays a crucial role in reducing the impact of disasters on lives and property," she said, adding that the new SRI Alert system would also be used to aggregate data from research networks monitoring natural hazards. SRI Alert will also be linked with the End-to-End Disaster Management Platform developed by King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, which supports early warning and evacuation planning for flood and earthquake scenarios.

Source: Bangkok Post March 30, 2026 22:50 UTC