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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced plans to close gas stations from 10 PM to 5 AM following the Songkran festival. This decision aims to conserve energy amid rising fuel prices due to Middle Eastern crises.
Diesel prices in Thailand have surpassed <strong>50 baht</strong> per liter, leading to increased costs in vital sectors such as transport, tourism, and agriculture. This rise has prompted many Thais to cancel or reduce their travel plans during the <strong>Songkran</strong> holiday.
The Thai government faces significant challenges in setting fuel price caps for the upcoming Songkran holiday, with the fuel fund experiencing a shortfall of up to <strong>42 billion baht</strong>. Officials have yet to confirm whether prices will remain stable during the holiday period.
Tourism operators in northern Thailand expect weak performance during the Songkran holiday due to haze affecting the region. Rising oil prices from Middle Eastern conflicts further complicate the situation.
Thai Prime Minister <strong>Anutin Charnvirakul</strong> has submitted his new cabinet for royal approval following the completion of necessary vetting procedures. The government aims to present its policy statement to parliament before the <strong>Songkran</strong> holiday in mid-April.
The Thai government has confirmed that there will be enough fuel supplies to meet demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday. Authorities are enhancing distribution and monitoring efforts nationwide to alleviate public concerns about fuel shortages.
Thai Prime Minister <strong>Anutin Charnvirakul</strong> made an unexpected visit to <strong>Nakhon Phanom</strong> province to assure travelers of sufficient fuel supplies during the upcoming <strong>Songkran</strong> festival next month. This visit comes amid sharp criticism of the government's fuel supply management.