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Justice Minister Inspects Bangchak Refinery, No Issues Found

Justice Minister Inspects Bangchak Refinery, No Issues Found

Thairath•Politics•23d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai Justice Minister confirms no anomalies at Bangchak refinery and emphasizes maximum fuel production amid national energy concerns.

  • •The Minister of Justice, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon, along with officials from the Department of Energy Business and DSI, inspected the Bangchak refinery.
  • •No irregularities were found, and Bangchak is operating at its maximum production capacity of 19 million liters of diesel per day.
  • •The inspection is part of a government effort to address fuel shortages and restore public confidence, with the Prime Minister urging swift action.

Overview

  • •On March 21, 2026, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon, accompanied by officials from the Department of Energy Business and DSI, inspected the Bangchak refinery.
  • •The inspection on March 21, 2026, was part of a broader investigation across 8 locations in 4 provinces to assess fuel availability.
  • •Bangchak has accelerated production to its maximum capacity, producing 19 million liters of diesel per day.
  • •Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon stated that the Prime Minister has ordered the resolution of fuel issues to be addressed as quickly as possible.
  • •Mr. Bundit Hansapaibul, Acting Senior Executive Vice President, stated that Bangchak has been instructed by the Minister of Justice to prioritize consumer care.
  • •The government is implementing measures, including relaxed driving regulations and adjustments to reserve oil calculations, to ensure fuel distribution to consumers.
  • •Increased demand has led to a depletion of Bangchak's oil reserves, necessitating government support to maintain supply.
  • •The investigation will expand to include jobbers and a further 200 companies to ensure compliance with government policies.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon
"We have now set up a team to look into this matter and have come down to investigate the facts."
ตอนนี้เราตั้งทีมงานขึ้นมาดูในเรื่องนี้ ซึ่งได้ลงมาตรวจสอบข้อเท็จจริง
Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon
"The Prime Minister has ordered that this be carried out as quickly as possible."
นายกรัฐมนตรีได้สั่งการให้ดำเนินการให้เร็วที่สุด
Mr. Bundit Hansapaibul
"Today, we received instructions from the Minister of Justice to take the best care of consumers."
วันนี้ได้รับข้อสั่งการจากรัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงยุติธรรมให้ดูแลผู้บริโภคให้ดีที่สุด

Key Entities

Person

Minister of Justice(รมว.ยุติธรรม)
The government official who led the inspection of the Bangchak refinery and commented on fuel production and national energy policy.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon(พล.ต.ท.รุทธพล)
The Minister of Justice who inspected the Bangchak refinery and stated that the Prime Minister ordered a swift resolution to fuel issues.
Prime Minister(นายกฯ)
The head of the Thai government who has ordered a swift resolution to the country's fuel issues.
Mr. Chatchai Khunlohith(นายฉัตรชัย คุณโลหิต)
The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Energy Business who participated in the inspection of the Bangchak refinery.
Pol. Maj. Varannan Srilam(พ.ต.ต.วรณัน ศรีล้ำ)
The Director of the Consumer Protection Division of the DSI who participated in the inspection of the Bangchak refinery.
Pol. Capt. Khemachart Prakaihongmanee(ร.ต.อ.เขมชาติ ประกายหงษ์มณี)
The Director of the Information Technology and Innovation Division of the DSI who participated in the inspection of the Bangchak refinery.
Mr. Bundit Hansapaibul(นายบัณฑิต หรรษาไพบูลย์)
The Acting Senior Executive Vice President of Bangchak Corporation's Refinery and Marketing Business Group, who stated they are prioritizing consumer care.

Place

Bangchak Refinery(โรงกลั่นบางจาก)ℹ️
The oil refinery inspected by the Minister of Justice, which was found to have no irregularities and is operating at maximum capacity.
Sri Racha, Chonburi Province(อ.ศรีราชา จ.ชลบุรี)
The location of one of Bangchak Corporation's two oil refineries.

Organization

Department of Energy Business(กรมธุรกิจพลังงาน)
The government department that participated in the inspection of the Bangchak refinery.
DSIℹ️
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) that participated in the inspection of the Bangchak refinery.
Bangchak Corporation(บริษัท บางจาก)ℹ️
The company operating the refinery that was inspected and is currently operating at maximum production capacity amidst national fuel concerns.
Department of Special Investigation (DSI)(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️
The investigative agency that participated in the inspection of the Bangchak refinery.