NSC Monitors US-Iran Tensions, Prepares for Energy Impact

The NSC secretary-general stated that intelligence units are closely monitoring the 'U.S.-Iran' situation; if an attack occurs, Thailand expects impact on energy and the overall economy, and revealed that Thailand has already prepared its readiness. At 13:35 on October 30, 2026 at Government House, Gen. Chaiyapruek Didyasarin, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC), gave interviews regarding the case of several countries ordering their citizens to stockpile food and drinking water sufficient for 72 hours. He explained that Thailand recently held a meeting on readiness preparation, emphasizing this is not a crisis but that agencies, plans, and the public must be prepared so the country is ready. State agencies have readied both routine operations and work to respond to situations at various levels. If possible during this holiday period or on Wednesday, November 4, the NSC will invite relevant agencies and academics to discuss preparation guidelines for handling situations at different levels. However, he stressed to the Thai people that state agencies will prepare maximum readiness and arrange information for the public at appropriate times. Regarding foreign news reports that the United States is preparing to attack Iran soon, Gen. Chaiyapruek said there is intelligence, but it is analysis derived from force deployments and diplomatic movements of the countries involved, which they have assessed to determine the current level. When asked whether Thailand is ready to evacuate Thais from the area in a worst-case scenario, he confirmed yes, noting the Foreign Ministry and Defence Ministry have prepared readiness and hold daily meetings. In addition, energy contingency plans have been readied since the early stages of the crisis, and discussions will now deepen to cope with situations that may differ from the past. On cyber-attack preparedness, he said relevant agencies such as the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society are aware and have prepared, as has the NSC. Asked what impact a U.S.-Iran clash would have on Thailand, he said it would certainly affect energy. Assuming a repeat of the lowest-threshold scenario seen before, the impact would be on energy, and the government has already prepared for this, including the broader economic impact because the effects are wide-ranging. The Prime Minister has tasked the NSC to prepare whatever measures are necessary in advance. When pressed whether a renewed clash would drag on longer, the NSC chief said the situation must be reassessed.