BANGKOK – The government of Thailand is taking strong legal action against major oil traders who intentionally held back fuel during a critical shortage. Officials revealed that several fuel distributors stockpiled millions of liters of diesel on boats and trucks, worsening a national energy crunch for their own financial benefit. According to an update from […]

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BANGKOK – As global energy markets remain volatile due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the government of Thailand is rolling out a sweeping new strategy to bring down fuel prices and stabilize the economy.

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BANGKOK — In a move to shield citizens from the ripple effects of global instability, the Thai government is fast-tracking a new relief model designed to lower daily expenses for households.

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BANGKOK – In a move to stabilize the country's energy reserves, Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Tuesday that Thailand may implement a nationwide overnight "blackout" for petrol stations.

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All over Thailand tonight, people are refreshing results on their phones, comparing screenshots in family chats, and asking the same question: will the next government finally bring prices down?

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