In the context of Thailand’s emerging disaster management and recovery systems, this chapter looks back at two cases of long-termlong-term housing reconstruction, in southern Thailand after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and in Central ThailandCentral Thailand after the 2011 floods (Fig. 3.1), to clarify key lessons and factors that enabled resilient outcomes. The first case study area was selected as Namkhem VillageNamkhem Village in Phang Nga ProvincePhang Nga Province after the tsunami, where 187 residents and stakeholders were interviewed between 2013 and 2022. The second case study was Ayutthaya Province after the 2011 flood, with a focus on the Huntra sub-district. Eighty residents and stakeholders were interviewed in 2011, and secondary data was collected from village number 1 (779 households) regarding flood relief and financial support provided by the government, and 40 residents were interviewed again in 2023. Examining roles of stakeholders, this chapter considers changes in processes and policies for reconstruction toward future disaster prevention and reflects on their effectiveness in supporting communities after disaster. A comparison between the two cases in ThailandThailand highlights several key factors that contribute to resilientresilient long-term outcomes. Local government Local government and community leaders were crucial in driving housing reconstructionhousing reconstruction, overseeing construction, fostering strong community ties, and ensuring recovery efforts were sustainablesustainable and aligned with residents’ needs. Donor supportDonor support also played a critical role in tsunamitsunami recovery, where professional construction and ongoing support for housing and infrastructure improvements helped create a more robust and adaptable community. Overall, housing recoveryhousing recovery efforts in Thailand demonstrate the importance of local leadership, community engagementcommunity engagement, and long-term planning for achieving resilient outcomes. They also show the varied support required for communities with varied socio-economic status and corresponding disaster vulnerabilities. While challenges remain, particularly in terms of equity and the consistent application of risk management principles, experiences from these disasters provide valuable lessons for future recovery efforts.