NSC Monitors Middle East Crisis, Oil Prices, Cyber Threats

At 08:50 on October 27, 2026, at Government House, National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General General Chaiyapruk Didyasarin briefed reporters before the Cabinet meeting on the assessment of the Middle East conflict, which may affect energy prices and cause them to rise. He stated that Thailand is prepared and is consulting with relevant agencies; the extent of the impact remains to be seen. Asked whether the current situation is more severe than previous flare-ups, Gen. Chaiyapruk said details are not yet clear but the impact is likely similar. On public assistance, he said relevant agencies would handle that initially while the NSC focuses on security. Asked if the Prime Minister plans to convene an NSC meeting, he said he was unsure but believes the Premier has been closely tracking the situation. Regarding the UK's national "Be Ready" campaign — advising every household to prepare emergency kits and supplies to survive independently for at least three days (72 hours) due to concerns over cyber attacks and infrastructure disruption in the Middle East — Gen. Chaiyapruk said the British Ambassador to Thailand will meet him this afternoon to discuss the matter. Asked whether a real infrastructure attack, especially on internet networks, would affect Thailand, he replied that Thailand is preparing on the security front, and other factors should be directed to the relevant agencies. On whether the current situation is worrying, the NSC Secretary-General said: "Certainly. We are watching closely and must remain vigilant."