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 — The amount of fuel oil that has gone missing at sea could be more than 57 million litres, and it was off-loaded from oil tankers onto smaller vessels over 96 trips, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat said today. Authorities Probe Mystery Loss of 57 Million Litres of Fuel in Surat Thani The minister did […]
BANGKOK — Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on the public healthcare system, the Bangkok Post reported. Thailand to Launch 300 Baht Tourist Entry Fee Under New Government “Each year, we […]
BANGKOK — Inspectors from the Department of Internal Trade under the Commerce Ministry have been conducting random inspections of outlets selling LPG cooking gas and gas-filling facilities to ensure they are not cheating customers by selling less gas than the tanks’ stated capacity. Cabinet freezes diesel and cooking gas prices for 3 months, raises electricity […]
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 — The Department of Special Investigation will summon PC Siam Petroleum in Surat Thani to clarify allegations of oil hoarding, with the case potentially being designated as a special case under DSI jurisdiction, the Bangkok Post reported. Authorities Probe Mystery Loss of 57 Million Litres of Fuel in Surat Thani A task force led […]
BANGKOK — Diesel prices in Thailand rose again on April 3 after the Oil Fuel Fund committee reduced subsidies for a second consecutive day, pushing retail costs higher and leading to increases in public transport fares just ahead of the Songkran holiday period. Thailand Raises Diesel Price by Another 3.50 Baht per Liter The subsidy […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s new administration is steering the country’s cannabis industry tightly toward a medical framework, with ordinary cannabis shops set to disappear as operators renewing their licences will be required to transform their businesses into medical facilities, the Bangkok Post reported. Krabi Police Raid Israeli-Linked Cannabis Farm Operated Through Thai Nominees The policy shift […]
