# Mr reiterated the Government's highest priority to care for the people

The PM reiterated the Government's top priority to care for the public, energy, economy, tourism, "holy" ASEAN meeting discussing energy assistance approaches.

In light of the fighting situation in the Middle East, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anin Chan Weegul, reiterated that the Government has the highest priority for the care of the people, instructing all relevant departments to prepare measures to support both energy management, price stability and the care of the living expenses of the people in order to minimize the potential impact on the people as much as possible, while Foreign Affairs Minister Sihan Bunch Ket Kaew convened a special session of ASEAN Foreign Ministers, with Thailand taking the initiative because the situation in the Middle East is still severe and has direct or indirect impact on ASEAN.

To jointly assess and find mitigation approaches, both short-term measures and ASEAN preparedness against the challenges of long-term crises, Thailand has proposed a response based on ASEAN's existing mechanisms, such as (1) strengthening consular cooperation through a network of embassies in the area to protect, assist and evacuate people in times of common crisis; (2) enhancing cooperation under the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement to be practical and effective, with the subject to common development being renewable energy or clean energy; seeking cooperation with negotiating partners that are major oil-producing countries to provide assistance and support. Thailand and (3) Accelerating the transition to renewable and alternative energy to reduce dependence on fossil energy. As for the economic impact, Commerce Minister Suthayi Suthabhan reiterated at the Overseas Trade Promotion Agency (S.C.) meeting. From around the world, 58 in 43 economic zones adjust their strategic plans with vision, understanding, clarity and agility to keep up with the situation properly. Let commercial ambassadors around the world work proactively. Focus on maintaining their original markets in tandem with opening new markets to reduce the risk of overdependence on major markets, while Tourism Authority of Thailand considers tourism recovery measures. Present to the Center for Economic Resolution from the Government's Middle East Regional Battle Situation, at the behest of the Prime Minister, specifically the shrinking effects of Middle East and European tourists. The cost of tickets adjusted to fuel prices and flight route modifications will be summarized. Key issues to formulate further appropriate and timely measures to assist Thai operators

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