Thailand emphasizes food and energy security and responds to external risks with a diversified supply system

China News Service, Bangkok, November 7 (Liang Junxiang, Li Yingmin) Thai Prime Minister Anutin said on the 7th that Thailand's current food and energy supply is generally stable, and people do not need to worry about shortages of food and daily necessities. Thailand will leverage its advantages in agricultural production and at the same time enhance the country's ability to respond to external risks through measures such as expanding the use of biofuels and promoting diversification of energy sources.

Anutin responded to the topic of "preparing 72-hour emergency supplies" that has recently spread on the Internet in the "Dialogue with Prime Minister Anutin" program broadcast by Thailand's National Broadcasting and Television Station that day. He said that relevant preparations do not mean that Thailand is about to face war or food shortages, and people can arrange their daily lives normally.

Anutin pointed out that Thailand has a relatively complete food production system, with agricultural production and food supply channels in various places, and has strong food production and deployment capabilities. Even if emergencies occur in some areas, the government will provide timely assistance to people in need through emergency mechanisms, especially to ensure the basic living needs of vulnerable groups.

In terms of energy, Anutin said that due to the situation in the Middle East, prices in the international energy market have fluctuated, but Thailand has maintained the stability of energy supply by diversifying its sources of energy imports. The Thai government has also taken measures to reduce people's energy consumption burden, including lowering the B20 biodiesel consumption tax to encourage the use of biofuels produced from local palm oil.

He introduced that the current daily consumption of B20 biodiesel in Thailand has increased to about 9 million liters. The government plans to further increase daily consumption to 20 million liters to reduce dependence on imported crude oil. According to government estimates, if this goal is achieved, it is expected to save nearly 100 billion baht in energy import costs each year, while increasing demand for domestic palm oil and other agricultural products, helping farmers broaden their sources of income.

Anutin said that food and energy security are not only related to people's daily lives, but also an important foundation for the stable development of the country's economy. Thailand will continue to leverage its advantages in agricultural production and infrastructure, improve its ability to cope with global supply chain fluctuations and geopolitical risks, and transform its own food production advantages into the ability to support the food security of its trading partners.

News released by the Public Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand on the 7th showed that the Thai government will continue to promote the development of bioenergy, attract foreign investment and improve infrastructure to enhance the country's economic resilience.