Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’
The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
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The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
Like many Asian economies, South Korea has faced mounting risks to its energy supplies since US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to effectively close Strait of Hormuz.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had obtained an assurance from Petronas on the matter following discussions with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on boosting agricultural and fuel trade.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Wednesday that the government is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East while stressing the need for prudent energy management to ensure stability, despite Thailand facing no immediate fuel shortages.
A senior army official’s remark and a brazen attack on a Narathiwat MP have intensified scrutiny of southern policy, fuelling political pressure and debate over security.
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has travelled to Oman to seek assistance in securing safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
The first round of the traditional Mon “Luk Noo” (little rat) rocket-firing contest was held on Sunday at Hatthasan Kaset temple in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province, attracting local participants alongside Thai and international spectators. Handcrafted rockets were launched along a wire to strike a model castle, showcasing skills passed down through generations…
Although the government has campaigned for road safety during the Songkran festival holiday, traffic accidents from April 10 to 14 have claimed 191 lives, with Bangkok recording the most fatalities.
“These observers, their data does not match the facts. Their data is wrong,” said Cabinet secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya at a press briefing on Apr 10.