Thai PM Urges Awareness, Not Panic, Over Food Security
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urged citizens not to panic but to be aware of potential food supply disruptions, stating Thailand is food-secure. He assured that the nation has access to production sources and backup energy plans are continuously being prepared.
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