Thailand’s NSC denies advising the public to keep a 72-hour supply
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The National Security Council is monitoring the Middle East conflict and urges people to follow trusted government sources to prevent panic.
- Thailand's National Security Council (NSC) has denied reports that it advised the public to stock a 72-hour supply of food, medical supplies, and other essentials.
- The NSC confirmed it had never issued any such warning, which was falsely linked to preparations for the conflict in the Middle East.
- The official clarification was issued to prevent public misunderstanding and panic.
- The council is actively monitoring the conflict and urged the public to rely on information from trusted government agencies.
Thailand’s National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday (October 29, 2026) denied reports that it had advised the public to keep enough food, medical supplies and other essentials to last 72 hours as part of preparations to respond to the conflict in the Middle East.
It confirmed that it had never issued any such warning.
The NSC continues to monitor and assess the conflict in the Middle East closely, while coordinating with relevant agencies to make appropriate preparations to respond to the situation.
The clarification was intended to prevent public misunderstanding and panic.
The council also urged people to rely primarily on information from trusted government agencies.
