Senate Panel Chief: Thailand Food Secure, No Hoarding Needed
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On October 30, 2026, Naphon Inna, in his capacity as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, addressed announcements by several European countries and Japan advising citizens to stockpile at least 72 hours of food. He stated that Thais should not panic or follow the news trend excessively. Monitoring foreign news shows that food preparation and hoarding mainly occur in European nations as they enter winter, a routine annual practice where people typically prepare and store food. Those countries may also be facing energy problems or other overlapping situations, which is normal for the region. He stressed Thailand has significant geographic and resource advantages, serving as the "kitchen of the world" and a major industrial and agricultural nation. Regardless of global volatility, Thailand maintains high food security and self-sufficiency. He urged the public not to scramble to buy or hoard food like other countries, as excessive hoarding provides no benefit, harms market mechanisms, and creates instability in domestic consumption. He asked everyone to carry on normally with caution, without panic, confident in Thailand's food security potential.
