Diesel contamination case: Man seeks redress after water found in fuel, costing 2,500 Baht

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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A Phuket man reported a diesel contamination issue at a gas station, leading to a warning light on his pickup truck and an unexpected 2,500 Baht expense for tank cleaning.

•A pickup truck owner in Phuket reported finding water mixed in diesel fuel after refueling.
•The incident caused a persistent warning light on the vehicle's dashboard.
•The owner incurred a 2,500 Baht cost for cleaning the fuel tank to remove the contamination.

Overview

•On April 11, 2026, a report emerged regarding a pickup truck owner in Phuket.
•The pickup truck owner refueled 500 Baht worth of diesel at a gas station in the Wichit area.
•After refueling, a warning light appeared on the vehicle's dashboard and did not disappear.
•The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection due to the persistent warning light.
•The inspection revealed that water was mixed with the diesel in the fuel tank.
•The contaminated diesel had to be drained from the tank.
•The owner incurred an expense of 2,500 Baht for cleaning the fuel tank.
•The owner also had to purchase new fuel, resulting in unexpected additional costs.

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Key Quotes

Car Owner

"There was water mixed in the diesel in the tank, had to drain it, costing money for tank cleaning."

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Key Entities

Place

Phuket Province(จ.ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The location where the incident of diesel contamination occurred.

Wichit area(ย่านวิชิต)

The specific area in Phuket Province where the gas station involved in the fuel contamination is located.

Organization

Phuket Times(Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์)

The social media page through which the complaint was lodged.