BANGKOK — Fuel prices across Thailand surged by six baht per litre on Thursday morning, marking the second increase in three days as the government abandoned costly subsidy programs in response to spiraling global oil prices driven by Middle East tensions. Thai Oil Crisis Eases After Government Intervention The price hike, effective from 5am, applies […]
CHONBURI — An undertaker in Chonburi province was compelled to transport a coffin containing a deceased person to a petrol station in order to purchase diesel for a cremation, after staff refused to sell fuel in containers under anti-hoarding restrictions. Thai Government to Roll Out Fuel Relief Measures from April 1 Preecha, the undertaker, explained […]
BANGKOK — Diesel prices will rise another 3.50 baht per litre to 44.24 baht at service stations across Thailand on Thursday morning, marking a 48 percent increase from just one month ago as the government continues to scale back fuel subsidies. Thai Government to Promote B20 Biodiesel as Cheaper Alternative PTT and Bangchak subsequently announced […]
BANGKOK — Diesel prices in Thailand rose again on April 3 after the Oil Fuel Fund committee reduced subsidies for a second consecutive day, pushing retail costs higher and leading to increases in public transport fares just ahead of the Songkran holiday period. Thailand Raises Diesel Price by Another 3.50 Baht per Liter The subsidy […]
BANGKOK — In a sweeping bid to curb national energy consumption amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Thai government will mandate the overnight closure of all petrol stations starting April 20, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced today. Missing 57 Million Litres of Fuel Off-Loaded at Sea, Justice Minister Says The new operating […]
BANGKOK – Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins aimed at lowering retail fuel prices by approximately 2.14 baht per litre, with the measure expected to take effect on Thursday. The decision marks the first time Thailand has used emergency powers to directly influence refinery pricing in order to ease […]
BANGKOK — The National Energy Policy Committee has resolved to cut ex-refinery prices of refined oil products from six domestic refiners by five baht per litre, a significant increase from the previously planned two-baht reduction, in a bold move aimed at reining in what authorities have described as excessive industry profits, Thai PBS World reported. […]
PATTAYA, Chon Buri — A grieving father is demanding immediate police action after surveillance footage revealed that his adopted daughter was fatally assaulted by her boyfriend at a North Pattaya petrol station, contradicting initial claims that she died from a sudden medical collapse. Lamborghini owner punches gas station worker in Sattahip for splashing gasoline on […]
YALA/PATTANI, Thailand — Violence flared in Thailand’s southern border provinces late last night as armed assailants launched a series of coordinated bomb attacks on three petrol stations in Yala and Pattani, leaving one civilian injured and causing extensive structural damage to the facilities. Suspected Muslim Insurgent Attacks Kill Defence Volunteer, Injure Family in Thai Deep […]
CHON BURI, Thailand — A devastating explosion at a service station in the Sri Racha district of Chon Buri province has left one person dead and another critically trapped under heavy debris, prompting a massive and urgent emergency response from local authorities. Massive Fireworks Explosion In Phetchaburi Injures Two The incident occurred at approximately 4:00 […]