รัฐบาลไทย-ข่าวทำเนียบรัฐบาล-PM orders preparation of mitigation measures against economic fallout from Russia-Ukraine situation
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PM orders preparation of mitigation measures against economic fallout from Russia-Ukraine situation
PM orders preparation of mitigation measures against economic fallout from Russia-Ukraine situation
February 28, 2022, at 10.30 hrs, Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-chahad an urgent meeting with all the deputy prime ministers, namely, Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of EnergySupattanapong Punmeechaow, and all concerned agencies to discussthe ongoing Ukraine-Russia situation and mitigation measures against possible economic fallout. Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana disclosed gist of the meeting as follows:
ThePrime Ministerexpressed great concern over theintensificationof Ukraine-Russia situation, which has more or less affected all the countries across the globe.Thai economy would definitely be impacted should the situation be prolonged.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairsinformed the meeting thatThailand issued a statement to express concern and support the ongoing effort to resolve the situationthroughpeaceful means. ASEAN also issuedASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Situation in Ukrainetocall on all relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint and make utmost efforts to pursue dialogues through all channels, including diplomatic means to contain the situation, to de-escalate tensions, and to seek peaceful resolution in accordance with international law, the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.Thailand is pleased with the decision of the two sides to pursue dialogues, and stands ready to provide full humanitarian support to those affected by the crisis.
Other than the evacuation of Thais in Ukraine, the Prime Ministerordered concerned agencies to preparecomprehensiveplans/measuresto mitigatepossibleeconomic fallout, especially with regard togasoline prices,stockmarket,currency exchange, trade, and investmentsin the case that the situation escalates.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energyinformed the meeting that although Thailand’s import of energyand oil reserveremains unaffected, Ministry of Energy has closely monitored the situation,and prepared mitigation measures to minimize impact against the people.
The Prime Minister was also reported on the flood situation in the Southern provinces of Narathiwat, Yala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Pattani, Songkhla, and Trang, and the effort to address poverty. As of now,flood levelin all the provinceshas decreased, while assistanceprovidedto affected people is now underway. On poverty eradication,the Prime Ministerinstructed concerned deputy prime ministers and agencies toaddress the problem in an urgent and proactive mannerthrough adoption ofvarious Government’s initiatives and policies, such as smart farmers, Khok Nong Na Model, etc.