# Thailand Prepares Team for Venezuela Earthquake Response

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/national/318463-thailand-prepares-team-for-venezuela-earthquake-response
- Published: 2026-07-06T16:46:29+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**Deputy Interior Minister Jeseth Thaiseth has initiated a meeting to address Thailand’s
emergency response to a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela, preparing USAR Thailand
for potential deployment.**

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## Key Points

 *  Deputy Interior Minister Jeseth Thaiseth has called a meeting to assess the 
   aftermath of a powerful earthquake in Venezuela and coordinate Thailand’s emergency
   response efforts. The earthquake, initially measured at 7.2 and later at 7.5,
   struck on June 25, 5:05 a.m. Thailand time, near Caracas.
 *  The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has set up a 24/7 monitoring
   team and is preparing USAR Thailand for potential deployment if an international
   assistance request arises. The deployment plan includes a 46-member response 
   team, three rescue dogs, and specialized equipment.
 *  USAR Thailand, the national urban search and rescue team, holds INSARAG External
   Classification certification, affirming its compliance with international standards
   for humanitarian missions both in Thailand and abroad.

 Deputy Interior Minister Jeseth Thaiseth has convened a meeting to review the situation
after a powerful earthquake struck Venezuela and to oversee Thailand’s emergency
response preparations. The earthquake occurred on June 25 at 5:05 a.m. Thailand 
time, with its epicenter about 160 kilometers west of Caracas. An initial magnitude
7.2 quake was followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 tremor.

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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has established a team to monitor
developments around the clock while preparing USAR Thailand for possible deployment
if an official request for international assistance is received.

The deployment plan includes a 46-member core response team, three search-and-rescue
dogs, and specialized rescue equipment. Personnel from several government agencies
and partner organizations have confirmed they are ready for immediate deployment.

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USAR Thailand is the country’s national urban search and rescue team and has received
INSARAG External Classification certification from the International Search and 
Rescue Advisory Group, confirming that it meets internationally recognized standards
for humanitarian search and rescue missions in Thailand and overseas. 

**Source** : [Thailand Prepares Team for Venezuela Earthquake Response](https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/52/iid/516706)