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Within the framework of the Rapid Assessment, five provinces were selected for
initial assessments 31 : Ayuthaya, Bangkok, Nakhon Sawan, Pathum Thani and Samut
Sakhon. These provinces account for almost 41 percent of the whole industry sector in
Thailand with Ayuthaya, Pathum Thani and Samut Sakhon having an industrial make
up of Gross Provincial Product of more than 75 percent and above while Bangkok and
Nakhon Sawan at the low 20 percent. In terms of contributions to the country’s GDP,
Bangkok generates 26 percent while Nakhon Sawan stands at about 1 percent. Out of
26 provinces affected by the flood 32 , the five selected provinces account for more than
70 percent of the industry sector.
There are approximately 14,243 factories in these five provinces where Samut Sakhon
has the most factory locations with 4,711 in the food processing, fishery, and manufacturing
industries. The combined strength of the employed workforce in the industrial
sector in these five provinces is estimated at 1,428,873 of which Samut Sakhon
accounts for 509,958. Samut Sakhon’s industry structure is geared toward labor-intensive
industry such as fishery and food processing; it is not surprising to see high employment
density in the province.
Although some of the main roads have become accessible, secondary roads leading to
the factories are still inundated with water to the height of 1.5 meters in some areas. For
this reason, some industries stopped production altogether as they cannot transport raw
materials for production into the factory and move finished goods out of their premises.
The restoration of electricity and water are in full swing in order to allow the private
sector to get back to business. The Ministry of Industry, responsible for overseeing the
sector, has passed emergency measures to assist business enterprises in the short
term. These measures are aimed at providing speedy recovery efforts and resuming
productive activities of the flood affected areas.
Damage and Losses
Disaster Effects Ownership Needs
Damage Losses Total Public Private ~6 mths 6-24 mths > 24 mths
513,881 493,258 1,007,139 100% 172,640 668,045 13,671
*Based on UNIDO’s calculations and the Ministry of Industry
Table 12: Industry sector –
Estimated total damage,
losses and needs in 26
affected provinces, in Thai
baht, millions
31 The initial assessment was done in conjunction with the recognized ABAC Poll (Assumption Business Administrative College)
team, who conducted the field survey in five provinces, collated data during the field trips which was conducted during
November 12–17, 2011.
32 The 26 provinces consist of Phitsanulok, Phichit, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi
Et, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani, Chai Nat, Singburi, Ang Thong, Ayuthaya, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Nakhon
Pathom, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, and Bangkok.
38 THAI FLOOD 2011 RAPID ASSESSMENT FOR RESILIENT RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION PLANNING