Bangkok: The Prime Minister expressed concern over all aspects of the situation and hoped to minimize the impact on the public. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on domestic energy prices. He stated that yesterday (March 5th), he instructed Energy Minister Attapol Rerkpipibul to brief the press on the results of the meeting regarding Thailand's oil reserves, and the details are as stated.
According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister expressed concern over all aspects, including oil prices, the stock market, and commodity prices, hoping to minimize the impact on the public. Regarding whether there are any particular areas of concern, the Prime Minister said that there are still concerns in all areas, especially domestic oil reserves, the stock market, and the prices of consumer goods. The government is trying everything to minimize and prevent the impact, and to ensure that the impact is as minimal as possible so that the public does not have to bear the burden.
While the US Ambassador was present at yesterday's meeting, Mr. Anutin declined to comment on the specifics of the discussions, simply stating, "Only about oil," before immediately walking away from the interview.