PM Anutin tells Thais not to panic, says Thailand has food security
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told Thais not to panic on 30 October after several countries urged residents to stock emergency supplies. He said Thailand has food security, citing domestic agriculture and food production. He added Thai embassies abroad have given advice to nationals in those countries.
Why it matters
Foreign emergency-preparedness advice has raised concern among Thai social media users. The prime minister's comments address worries about food supplies, and the government had not issued a comparable preparedness announcement at the time of the initial report.
Key dates
- 29 October 2026Asked about the foreign guidelines, Anutin said he was not yet aware of them and urged people not to panic.
- 30 October 2026Asked again, Anutin kept his position and said Thailand has food security.
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