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Anutin: Traveling well, inspecting stations, fuel prices uncertain

Anutin: Traveling well, inspecting stations, fuel prices uncertain

Khaosod•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul assesses the Songkran travel situation positively, plans gas station inspections amid fluctuating global oil prices.

  • •Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, inspected the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue Central Station) to oversee Songkran travel.
  • •He noted the overall smooth operation of public transport services during the Songkran festival.
  • •Plans include random inspections of gas stations and monitoring fuel supply, though he could not guarantee prices after the holiday.
  • •The government is observing global oil market trends and Middle Eastern conflicts as key factors influencing fuel prices.

Overview

  • •On April 11, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul visited the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to inspect Songkran travel arrangements.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the overall situation at the station was orderly, with sufficient train services.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul plans to travel by car to observe issues on the road during the holiday period, including random gas station checks.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul cited global market prices and Middle Eastern conflicts as primary factors influencing fuel prices.
  • •Fuel fund subsidies have decreased from nearly 2,500 million baht per day to 300-400 million baht per day due to public cooperation.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul will continue to monitor fuel prices daily and manage the situation to ensure normalcy after the Songkran festival.
  • •The Deputy Prime Minister mentioned that the government is focused on preventing future floods rather than just providing compensation.
  • •Citizens are advised not to hoard fuel as supply is expected to be sufficient for holiday travel up to and after the Songkran festival.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"That is a target, but it shouldn't be concerning. I confirm there should be enough fuel to return home, go on holiday trips, and travel back to Bangkok. No need to hoard. Leave the reserves for the gas stations. There are also reserves at various centers nationwide ready to refill busy stations."
อันนั้นเป็นเป้าหมาย แต่ไม่น่ากังวล ยืนยันน้ำมันน่าจะมีเพียงพอ และมีพอที่จะกลับบ้าน ไปเที่ยวในวันหยุด จนถึงเดินทางกลับมากรุงเทพฯ ไม่ต้องสำรอง ปล่อยให้ปั๊มสำรองไว้ให้ และยังมีที่สำรองไว้ตามศูนย์ต่างๆ ทั่วประเทศที่พร้อมจะไปเติมให้ปั๊มที่ขายดี
Anutin Charnvirakul
"I see it as following the global market price mechanism. When it goes up, it goes up; when it goes down, it must be accelerated down. Let it follow the mechanism. What needs to be controlled is the oil fund subsidy."
มองว่าเป็นไปตามกลไกของราคาตลาดโลก เมื่อขึ้นก็ต้องขึ้นเมื่อลงต้องเร่งลงให้ ปล่อยให้เป็นไปตามกลไก สิ่งที่ต้องควบคุมคือการอุดหนุนกองทุนน้ำมัน

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, observing Songkran travel and fuel situations.

Place

Bang Sue Central Station(สถานีกลางบางซื่อ)ℹ️
A major transportation hub inspected by Anutin Charnvirakul during the Songkran festival.
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal(สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์)ℹ️
The official name for Bang Sue Central Station, inspected for Songkran travel.
Gas stations(ปั๊มน้ำมัน)
Locations that Anutin Charnvirakul plans to randomly inspect to ensure fuel availability during Songkran.
Mo Chit Bus Terminal(สถานีขนส่งหมอชิต)
A bus terminal Anutin Charnvirakul planned to visit to greet travelers.
Padang Besar(ปาดังเบซาร์)ℹ️
A destination mentioned in relation to a train experiencing an air conditioning malfunction.

Organization

Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)
The government body responsible for monitoring fuel prices.

Law

Oil fund(กองทุนน้ำมัน)
A fund that has seen reduced government subsidies due to public cooperation on fuel consumption.