Agriculture Minister: Thailand Food Abundant, Stockpiling Unnecessary
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Agriculture Minister Watthana Chalermkan affirms Thailand's food abundance and says stockpiling food like in other countries is unnecessary, pointing out Thailand's role as a key global production base and exporter. On November 1, 2026, the Minister addressed reports that several nations have urged citizens to maintain at least 72-hour food reserves amid global uncertainty. He stated Thailand sits in a resource-rich region with high biodiversity spanning plants, vegetables, fruits, land animals, and aquatic life — living up to the saying 'fish in the water, rice in the fields.' He sees no cause for concern regarding domestic food shortages, especially given government policy prioritizing agriculture and national food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives serves as the lead agency supporting and promoting production factors for farmers at full capacity to maintain the food production base.
