Thai prime minister outlines agricultural infrastructure and food-export priorities

Key summary

Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presented food security as a central agricultural priority in a broadcast on October 31, 2026, Thansettakij reported. He said conflicts and uncertainty in several regions could create opportunities for Thailand to supply food to overseas markets.

The government’s stated objective is to improve agricultural foundations so farmers can earn more, build savings and improve their living standards. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, agricultural policy is to be discussed as a national agenda at an off-site cabinet meeting in Udon Thani.

Anutin also encouraged attention to a planned international horticultural exposition in Udon Thani, describing it as a venue for knowledge exchange about agricultural products and crops, alongside academic activities. He linked the event to presenting Thailand’s food-production capabilities.

On Cambodia, the prime minister argued that closed border checkpoints help curb illegal agricultural imports and associated pressure on Thai farm prices. That is his stated assessment. He said restoring relations requires consideration of national interests, maritime-resource issues, cross-border crime and scam networks, and should not be rushed before sufficient confidence is established.