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Conflicts of interest worsen crisis
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/04/2026
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn's resignation as head of the committee handling the oil crisis caused by the war in the Middle East has spared him from public criticism over a potential conflict of interest linked to his family's oil trading business.
Oman envoy talks Mideast woes with tourist police
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2026
» Tourist Police and the Omani Embassy have held talks aimed at strengthening tourist safety, deepening bilateral cooperation and addressing the impact of Middle East tensions on travel confidence and regional transport.
Oil depot reported for hoarding
News, Post reporters, Published on 06/04/2026
» SURAT THANI: The provincial commerce office has filed a police complaint against an oil depot operator for allegedly hoarding controlled fuel, as authorities ramp up the crackdown on fuel stockpiling and smuggling in the South and along border areas.
Refinery feels heat in DSI probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will summon PC Siam Petroleum in Surat Thani and ask them to clarify allegations of oil hoarding by the company, as the case may be treated as a special case.
Energy Ministry battens down amid 'worst crisis'
News, WICHIT CHANTHANUSORNSIRI, Published on 04/04/2026
» The Energy Ministry's permanent secretary, Prasert Sinsukprasert, has described the current energy situation as one of the most severe crises in Thailand's history.
Akanat to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said he plans to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre in a bid to curb rising fuel costs without relying on subsidies.
Fairer oil pricing vowed
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has pledged to overhaul the country's refinery margin mechanism to ensure fairer pricing for consumers.
Experts slam sharp surge in fuel price
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» Energy experts have raised concerns over the recent sharp fuel price increase, warning that it could worsen hardship, open the door to profiteering, before urging the government to implement reforms.
Iran war exposes Thai energy fragility
News, Sutthipath Kanittakul, Published on 28/03/2026
» The ongoing war in the Middle East is exposing a critical vulnerability in Thailand's energy system -- its heavy dependence on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Govt eyes fuel tax reduction
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/03/2026
» The government may be forced to implement fuel tax reductions if the Oil Fuel Fund proves insufficient to stabilise domestic prices, Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has warned.