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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.
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.
Anutin rejects cronyism claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected allegations that his government was favouring business interests linked to a controversy over rising fuel prices, insisting it remains accountable to the public.
Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litre
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/03/2026
» The government is preparing to reduce the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre, aiming to ease the rising cost burden on consumers, even though the move is expected to cost the state up to 2 billion baht per month.
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.
Authorities step up fuel inspections
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2026
» Authorities have intensified inspections across land and maritime routes, tightening scrutiny of oil transport records, storage facilities and distribution networks to curb illicit fuel activities and safeguard national energy security.
Activist demands DPM's exit from govt oil supply task force
News, Published on 22/03/2026
» Activist Srisuwan Janya has asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to remove Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn from the government's emergency oil supply task force, alleging conflicts of interest amid a worsening nationwide fuel shortage.
Inspections into oil hoarding ordered
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2026
» The permanent secretary for energy, Prasert Sinsukprasert, has ordered urgent inspections into suspected oil hoarding, warning that violators will face legal action.