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THAILAND

Diesel refining margin cut to drop price by 2.14 baht

Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026

» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan, in his capacity as chairman of the Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac), has ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins aimed at lowering retail fuel prices by about 2.14 baht per litre, with the measure expected to take effect on Thursday.

THAILAND

Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm

Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026

» Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.

THAILAND

Petrol stations may be closed overnight

Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026

» Petrol stations may be ordered to close from 10pm to 5am after Songkran, to help conserve fuel, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned on Tuesday.

THAILAND

PM warns fuel may be expensive, in short supply

Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2026

» The government will cut fuel and electricity prices through price restructuring, though supplies may remain costly and occasionally tight, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said late Monday night.

THAILAND

People’s Party says new cabinet should tackle energy crisis immediately

Online Reporters, Published on 01/04/2026

» The opposition People’s Party has urged the newly-formed cabinet to act immediately to address the energy crisis and disclose fuel information to reassure the public over potential shortage, warning that the government has no time for a trial period.

THAILAND

Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced

Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026

» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.

THAILAND

Anutin apologises for fuel mismanagement

Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised for fuel mismanagement in Thailand, saying the disruptions caused by the Middle East war have lasted longer than expected.

THAILAND

‘Cicada’ Covid variant to reach Thailand, but not scary

Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2026

» The Covid variant known as Cicada, which has recently been detected in the United States and other countries, will eventually reach Thailand, but it is not considered serious and requires no additional vaccination, the Ministry of Public Health said on Friday.

THAILAND

Cabinet approves measures to ease fuel cost impact

Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026

» The caretaker cabinet on Thursday approved a series of measures aimed at easing the impact of soaring fuel prices on households and businesses, ranging from welfare card top-ups to soft loans for small businesses.

THAILAND

Ex-energy minister denounces fuel hike ‘robbery’

Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026

» Former energy minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has lashed out at the government over the sharp increase in retail fuel prices, describing the move as “robbery” after authorities approved a reduction in subsidies.