Press Briefing 
Summary of the Joint Management and Monitoring Center for the Situation in the Middle East
20 March 2026

∙Speakers:
1. Panidone Pachimsawat
Acting Director-General of the Department of Information and Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2. Wuttitat Tantivess
Deputy Director-General of Department of Energy Business

3. Kanitha Kangswanich
Inspector-General and Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce

4. Santi Nantasuwan
Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour

∙ Updates on the Situation in the Middle East
The Government continues to closely monitor the situation, which remains highly uncertain and has expanded to include impacts on critical infrastructure in the region, with potential implications for global energy supply and prices. Relevant agencies are working in close coordination to assess developments and ensure timely response measures.

∙ Evacuating Thai Nationals
More than 1,200 Thai nationals have been assisted to return to Thailand or relocate to safer areas. Thai embassies remain in close contact with communities across affected countries and stand ready to facilitate further evacuations, including land transit to neighbouring safe zones and repatriation flights if required. In Qatar, 35 Thai workers have been contacted and confirmed safe.

∙ Labour Protection and Assistance
The Government has expressed condolences following the death of a Thai worker in Israel due to an explosion. Relevant agencies are coordinating the repatriation of the remains and ensuring that compensation and benefits are provided to the family. Authorities continue to monitor the welfare of Thai workers in affected areas and have established support mechanisms to assist them as needed.

∙ Cost of Living and Price Monitoring
The Ministry of Commerce has intensified nationwide inspections to prevent unfair pricing and ensure adequate supply of essential goods. Thousands of establishments have been monitored, with legal action taken in cases of violations. The Ministry is also working with producers to maintain price stability and manage potential impacts on the cost of living.

∙ Energy Security and Oil Supply
Thailand’s energy supply remains stable, with total oil reserves sufficient for over 100 days, including imports in transit. Measures have been implemented to manage fuel demand, increase distribution, and ensure continuous supply nationwide, while monitoring global price movements and preparing alternative sourcing if necessary.

The Government reaffirmed that the situation remains manageable, with proactive and integrated measures in place to safeguard public confidence and national stability.