Thai PM Denies Calls for Emergency Stockpiling, Cautions Against Misinformation
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has stated there are no calls for stockpiling necessities like food or gasoline in Thailand. Amidst global advisories for emergency preparedness, he urged the public to remain calm and verify official information. The PM also announced legal action against the spread of defamatory misinformation.
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