Govt urged to reveal raw material stocks like oil, fertilizer, plastic

Khaosod•Politics•2h ago

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MP Karndee demands government transparency on strategic raw material stockpiles amidst global crisis.

•N. Karndee, a list-MP and Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party, called on the government to disclose the status of strategic raw material reserves.
•The call was made during a House of Representatives meeting concerning the impact of Middle Eastern conflicts on Thailand's economy and energy security.
•Key concerns include rising oil prices, fertilizer shortages, and plastic pellet scarcity, impacting agriculture, industry, and vulnerable groups.
•Karndee proposed transparent data utilization for targeted solutions rather than broad budget allocation.

Overview

•On March 25, 2026, the House of Representatives convened.
•The meeting addressed the impact of Middle Eastern conflicts on Thailand's economy and energy security.
•MP Karndee urged the government to disclose the status of strategic raw material reserves, specifically oil, fertilizer, and plastic pellets.
•Karndee warned of a potential crisis escalation impacting the public if the government does not manage the situation effectively.
•The calls are due to rising prices and shortages of oil, natural gas, and key raw materials on the global market.
•Rising energy costs threaten the cost of living, production costs, and vulnerable groups including farmers and SMEs.
•Concerns were raised about the rising cost of imported chemical fertilizers impacting farmers.
•Karndee suggested the government use transparent and accurate data to solve problems precisely and consider differentiating support for SMEs.

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Key Quotes

นางการดี เลียวไพโรจน์

"Want the government to use transparent and accurate data to solve problems precisely, not just throw money around."

ต้องการให้รัฐใช้ข้อมูลอย่างโปร่งใสและแม่นยำ แก้ปัญหาให้ตรงจุด ไม่ใช่การใช้งบประมาณแบบหว่านแห

นางการดี เลียวไพโรจน์

"Should accelerate the implementation of effective measures, disclose product cost structures and key raw material stock status to show the whole system."

ควรเร่งบังคับใช้มาตรการที่มีประสิทธิภาพ เปิดเผยโครงสร้างต้นทุนสินค้าและสถานะคลังวัตถุดิบสำคัญ เพื่อให้เห็นภาพทั้งระบบ

Key Entities

Person

Karndee Leowpairoj(การดี เลียวไพโรจน์)

MP and Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party who urged the government to disclose raw material stock status.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The legislative body where the discussion on raw material stock status took place.

Organization

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative chamber where MP Karndee raised concerns about raw material stock status.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

The political party to which MP Karndee belongs.