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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.
Ride-hailing driver’s midnight dash saves grandmother in crisis
Online Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» A ride-hailing driver became an unlikely hero for speeding an elderly woman to hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after accepting what he thought would be a routine fare.
Bangkok passenger boat fares to rise after diesel surge
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The operators of passenger boats on the Saen Saep Canal and the Chao Phraya River will raise their fares by two baht next Monday in response to the 18% jump in diesel prices.
Tanker caught smuggling diesel to Myanmar
Online Reporters, Published on 23/03/2026
» TAK - The driver of a 10-wheel tanker truck was caught attempting to smuggle 20,000 litres of diesel to Myanmar through a natural border crossing in Mae Sot district on Sunday.
Travel warning: meningococcal disease reported in UK
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2026
» The Department of Disease Control has warned Thais travelling to the UK that an outbreak of meningococcal disease, a rare and severe bacterial infection, has been reported in students at schools and universities in England.
Diesel shortages hit provinces, pumps dry
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2026
» Fuel shortages, particularly diesel, have intensified across several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations, supplies running out within hours and motorists left waiting without certainty of refuelling.
Truckers end Laem Chabang rally, will keep pressing for fuel solutions
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» CHON BURI - Transport operators who gathered near Laem Chabang Port on Wednesday have dispersed after staging a symbolic truck convoy to press the government to urgently tackle soaring fuel prices and domestic shortages.
50-satang hike in diesel price confirmed
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The pump price of diesel, previously capped at 30 baht a litre, will increase by 50 satang on Wednesday, and will continue to rise gradually to 33 baht to reduce the burden of subsidies, authorities said on Tuesday.
Truckers plan protest at Laem Chabang port
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» Eastern transport operators plan to stage a truck rally at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri on Wednesday, calling on the government to address surging logistics costs driven by rising fuel prices and supply shortages.
Elephant choked to death on food while being moved, report finds
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The wild elephant Seedor Hupab choked to death on his food while being relocated and did not die from a sedative overdose or negligence by veterinary staff as speculated, the fact‑finding committee reported on Monday.