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Anutin visits Bang Sue, Mo Chit; child questions gas prices.

Anutin visits Bang Sue, Mo Chit; child questions gas prices.

Khaosod•Politics•2d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin inspects Songkran travel at Bang Sue and Mo Chit stations, responding to a child's query about fuel prices.

  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inspected the Bang Sue Central Terminal (Krung Thep Aphiwat) and Mo Chit Bus Terminal to ensure smooth travel for Songkran festival.
  • •During the visit, a child questioned the high cost of gasoline, to which the Prime Minister replied that prices had decreased by 4 baht.
  • •Anutin interacted with travelers, offering assistance and distributing items, and also inspected train services.

Overview

  • •On April 11, 2026, at 15:20, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also the Minister of Interior, inspected the Bang Sue Central Terminal (Krung Thep Aphiwat).
  • •The inspection aimed to facilitate public travel during the Songkran festival, with many citizens returning to their hometowns.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin participated in a Buddha image bathing ceremony at the station and greeted waiting travelers.
  • •During his interaction with the public, Prime Minister Anutin distributed waterproof pouches, inhalers, and water bottles to travelers.
  • •When a child asked about the high cost of gasoline, Prime Minister Anutin responded that the price had decreased by 4 baht, eliciting laughter.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin then traveled to inspect public transportation at the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit).
  • •Police General Samran Nuamart emphasized that the Prime Minister instructed them to ensure public safety and traffic management to reduce congestion.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin also inspected a train on the route from Bang Sue Central Terminal to Padang Besar, addressing issues such as air conditioning discomfort within the carriage.

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Key Quotes

Child
"Why is gasoline so expensive?"
ทำไมค่าน้ำมันแพงจัง
Anutin Charnvirakul
"It has already decreased by 4 baht."
ลดลงมาแล้ว 4 บาท

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand who inspected public transportation hubs during the Songkran festival.
Thanonnon Niramit(นางธนนนท์ นิรามิษ)
Wife of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who accompanied him during the inspection of Bang Sue Central Terminal.
Paradon Pitsananuphong(นายภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)
Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, who joined the inspection tour.
Siripong Angkasakulkiat(นายสิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)
Deputy Minister of Transport, who accompanied the Prime Minister during the tour.
Sapphachai Boonyamanee(นายสรรเพชญ บุญญามณี)
Deputy Minister of Transport, who joined the inspection.
Tirapongse Trisuragan(น.ส.ไตรศุลี ไตรสรณกุล)
Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, who was part of the delegation during the inspection.
Arsit Sampanratanat(นายอรรษิษฐ์ สัมพันธรัตน์)
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, who was present during the inspection.
Pol. Gen. Samran Nuamart(พล.ต.อ.สำราญ นวลมา)
Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Government Spokesperson, who attended the inspection and conveyed the Prime Minister's directives.

Place

Bang Sue Central Terminal(สถานีกลางบางซื่อ)
A major transportation hub in Bangkok, also known as Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, inspected by the Prime Minister for Songkran travel.
Mo Chit(หมอชิต)
Refers to the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit), a key transportation point inspected by the Prime Minister during the Songkran festival.
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal(สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์)
The official name for Bang Sue Central Terminal, a major railway station inspected by the Prime Minister.
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit)(สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารกรุงเทพฯ (หมอชิต))
The main bus terminal in Bangkok, inspected by the Prime Minister to ensure smooth travel during the Songkran festival.

Organization

State Railway of Thailand(การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The national railway operator that was instructed to address ventilation issues on its trains.