BANGKOK — The government has confirmed there are sufficient fuel supplies to meet demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as authorities intensify nationwide distribution and monitoring efforts to ease public concerns over possible shortages during one of Thailand’s busiest travel periods, the Bangkok Post reported. Thai Government to Roll Out Fuel Relief Measures from April […]
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 — Human remains have been discovered during a second search of the Thai commercial vessel Mayuree Naree, which was struck by Iranian projectiles on March 11, the Thai Foreign Ministry announced. Thai Cargo Ship Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, Three Crew Missing The ministry cited information from the ship’s owner, Precious Shipping PLC, which […]
BANGKOK — Diesel prices rose another 2.80 baht per litre at 5am on Sunday as the state Oil Fuel Fund further reduced its subsidy on the fuel, marking the latest in a series of increases that have pushed prices steadily higher. DSI to Summon PC Siam Petroleum Over Alleged Oil Hoarding in Surat Thani The […]
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 — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has confirmed the deaths of three Thai crew members from the vessel Mayuree Naree, even as he welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran that offers a glimmer of hope for reduced tensions in the Middle East. Remains Found on Thai […]
BANGKOK — Thai Airways International Plc has notified ticket agents that it will significantly reduce flight frequencies in May 2026 across domestic routes and services to Asia and Europe, citing sharply higher fuel costs and softer passenger demand during the traditional low-season travel period. Rising Fuel Costs in Thailand Threaten to Push Grocery Prices Higher […]
BANGKOK — Thai Airways International has announced it will nearly double its fuel surcharges on international routes, citing a “fuel crisis” driven by the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, which has sent aviation fuel prices skyrocketing by two to three times compared with pre-conflict levels. Thai Airways to Cut Multiple Domestic and International Flights […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Domestic fuel prices in Thailand are projected to remain high until the final quarter of the year, despite a recent decline in global crude benchmarks and the impending signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Energy sector projections indicate that Thai motorists will continue to face elevated costs […]