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Anutin Inspects Stations, Hears Child's Price Complaint

Anutin Inspects Stations, Hears Child's Price Complaint

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Prime Minister Anutin inspects Bang Sue Central and Mo Chit stations, addresses public concerns, and tests a train driver's seat.

  • •Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul inspected Bang Sue Central Station and Mo Chit Bus Terminal on April 11.
  • •The inspection focused on ensuring smooth travel for people during the Songkran festival.
  • •Anutin interacted with travelers, addressing concerns about travel, flooding, and the price of gasoline.
  • •He also tested the driver's seat of a train and emphasized the need for flood prevention measures.

Overview

  • •On April 11, at 3:20 PM, Anutin Chananvirakul visited Bang Sue Central Station to inspect facilities for Songkran travelers.
  • •Anutin Chananvirakul inspected the facilities at Bang Sue Central Station and interacted with travelers, distributing gifts.
  • •Anutin Chananvirakul stated that 'Whatever amount you get, it's not worth it,' when discussing flood relief for affected residents.
  • •Anutin Chananvirakul entered the driver's cabin of a train to test the seat and inspect the locomotive.
  • •A child asked Anutin Chananvirakul, 'Why is gasoline so expensive?', to which he replied, 'It has come down by 4 baht.'
  • •Anutin Chananvirakul announced at 4:00 PM that the overall situation at the stations was orderly, similar to April 10.
  • •Anutin Chananvirakul stated his intention to visit Mo Chit Bus Terminal and travel by car during the holiday to observe other locations.
  • •Anutin Chananvirakul plans to monitor gasoline supply and pricing throughout the Songkran festival, with the Ministry of Energy continuously monitoring the situation.

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Key Quotes

Child
"Why is gasoline so expensive?"
ทำไมค่าน้ำมันแพงจัง
Anutin Chananvirakul
"It has come down by 4 baht."
ลดลงมาแล้ว 4 บาท
Anutin Chananvirakul
"Whatever amount you get, it's not worth it."
ได้เท่าไหร่ก็ไม่คุ้ม
Anutin Chananvirakul
"We must find ways to prevent floods rather than find ways to help after they occur. We need to prepare well."
ต้องหาวิธีป้องกันไม่ให้เกิดน้ำท่วมมากกว่า ต้องเตรียมการให้ดี

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Chananvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who inspected transport hubs and interacted with travelers during the Songkran festival.
Thanannon Chananvirakul(นางธนนนท์ ชาญวีรกูล)
Wife of Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul, who accompanied him during the inspection of Bang Sue Central Station.
Pharadon Prasarnananthakul(นายภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)
Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, who was part of the delegation inspecting Bang Sue Central Station.
Siripong Angkasakulkiat(นายสิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)
Deputy Minister of Transport, who was present during Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul's inspection and asked to look after constituents.
Sanphet Boonanyamani(นายสรรเพชญ บุญญามณี)
Deputy Minister of Transport, part of the entourage accompanying Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul during his inspection.
Triesulee Trisaranakul(น.ส.ไตรศุลี ไตรสรณกุล)
Secretary-General to the Prime Minister and Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, who was tasked by Anutin to assist a traveler.
Arsit Sampantharat(นายอรรษิษฐ์ สัมพันธรัตน์)
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, who accompanied Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul on his inspection visit.
Pol. Gen. Samran Nuam-ard(พล.ต.อ.สำราญ นวลมา)
Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Government Spokesperson, part of the delegation at Bang Sue Central Station.

Place

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue Central Station)(สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ (สถานีกลางบางซื่อ))ℹ️
A major railway station inspected by Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul for Songkran festival travel.
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) or Mo Chit(สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารกรุงเทพ (จตุจักร) หรือ หมอชิต)
A bus terminal that Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul planned to visit and inspect after Bang Sue Central Station.

Organization

State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)
The railway authority responsible for train operations, which was instructed by Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul to fix an issue with an air-conditioned carriage.
Oil Fund(กองทุนน้ำมัน)
The oil fund's support for fuel prices was discussed, with Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul noting a significant reduction in daily subsidies.
Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)
The government ministry responsible for monitoring the energy situation, including gasoline prices during the Songkran festival.

Policy

Gasoline(น้ำมัน)
The price of gasoline was a topic of public concern, with Prime Minister Anutin Chananvirakul addressing a child's question and assuring sufficient supply.