BlockBeats message, March 28, Thai Prime Minister Anutin announced today that in response to the crisis caused by rising oil prices in Thailand due to the situation in the Middle East, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been actively communicating with relevant countries recently. According to the agreement reached with Iran, Thai oil tankers can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
On the same day, Anutin held a media briefing at the Prime Minister’s Office to explain the government’s measures to address oil price fluctuations. He stated that the government will focus on four areas: promoting diplomatic coordination, ensuring energy security, controlling commodity prices, and safeguarding people’s livelihoods, and called on the public to jointly practice energy-saving measures to respond.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak stated that Thailand has proposed to hold a special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meeting to discuss plans to ease tensions. Thailand currently still has stable oil reserves, and the government is actively seeking additional energy sources through diplomatic channels. (Jinshi)