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Lawyer Aun Seeks Probe into Anutin-Cabinet Over Fuel Shortage

Lawyer Aun Seeks Probe into Anutin-Cabinet Over Fuel Shortage

Thairath•Politics•2h ago

Reader Briefing

A lawyer has filed a complaint with the Ombudsman, requesting an investigation into the Prime Minister and the Cabinet for alleged dereliction of duty and favoritism towards capitalists concerning the fuel shortage crisis.

  • •Lawyer Pharathaphong Sukkhakorn (Lawyer Aun) filed a complaint with the Ombudsman of Thailand.
  • •The complaint accuses Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Cabinet of neglecting their duties in managing the fuel shortage.
  • •The lawyer also requested the Ombudsman refer the case to the Constitutional Court to rule on alleged malfeasance and favoritism towards capitalists.
  • •The lawyer also sought to be a witness in a separate case concerning the use of barcodes and QR codes on election ballots.

Overview

  • •On March 25, 2026, Pharathaphong Sukkhakorn, known as Lawyer Aun, visited the Office of the Ombudsman.
  • •Pharathaphong Sukkhakorn filed a complaint to investigate Anutin Charnvirakul and the Cabinet for alleged dereliction of duty in managing the fuel shortage.
  • •Pharathaphong Sukkhakorn requested the Ombudsman submit the case to the Constitutional Court to rule on alleged malfeasance and favoritism towards capitalists.
  • •Thai citizens are experiencing a severe fuel shortage, with long queues and people forced to wait overnight to refuel.
  • •Customs Department data indicates Thailand is not short of fuel, with approximately 100 million liters imported daily.
  • •Lawyer Aun also petitioned to be a witness in a case concerning the use of barcodes and QR codes on election ballots in 2026.
  • •Pharathaphong Sukkhakorn questioned why fuel reappeared after a 2 baht price increase, suggesting it was hidden.
  • •The fuel shortage is causing hardship and conflict among the Thai public, who are struggling to secure fuel for daily activities.

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Key Quotes

Pharathaphong Sukkhakorn (Lawyer Aun)
"Today, cars are waiting to refuel, people are fighting over fuel, yet why is fuel still being exported? This is the question: if the situation continues, it will cause immense suffering to the Thai people."
วันนี้รถรอเติมน้ำมัน คนไทยทะเลาะเบาะแว้งเพราะแย่งน้ำมันกัน แต่ทำไมจึงยังคงส่งออกน้ำมันอยู่ นี่คือคำถามว่า ถ้าปล่อยให้สถานการณ์เป็นแบบนี้ต่อไป สร้างความเดือดร้อนแสนสาหัสแก่คนไทย
Pharathaphong Sukkhakorn (Lawyer Aun)
"But when the fuel price increased by 2 baht, fuel reappeared. Did it come from hiding, from holes, or from mouse holes, who knows?"
แต่พอมีการปรับเพิ่มราคาน้ำมัน 2 บาทกลับมีน้ำมันโผล่มา มันโผล่ออกมาจากที่ซ่อนหรือจากหลุม หรือโผล่มาจากรูหนูหรือเปล่าก็ไม่รู้

Key Entities

Person

Lawyer Aun(ทนายอั๋น)
The lawyer who filed a complaint against the Prime Minister and Cabinet regarding the fuel shortage.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Thailand, accused of dereliction of duty in handling the fuel shortage.
Pharathaphong Sukkhakorn(นายภัทรพงศ์ ศุภักษร)
The full name of Lawyer Aun, who filed the complaint.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️
The Council of Ministers, accused alongside the Prime Minister of malfeasance regarding the fuel shortage.
Ombudsman of Thailand(ผู้ตรวจการแผ่นดิน)ℹ️
The governmental body receiving the complaint for investigation into the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️
The judicial body to which the Ombudsman may refer the case for ruling on alleged constitutional violations.
Customs Department(กรมศุลกากร)
The governmental agency providing the statistic that Thailand is not experiencing a fuel shortage, contradicting public reports.

Law

Election Ballots(บัตรเลือกตั้ง)
The subject of a separate legal challenge involving barcodes and QR codes, where Lawyer Aun wishes to testify.

Timeline

March 25, 2026(25 มี.ค. 2026)
The date when Lawyer Aun filed his complaint with the Ombudsman.
2026
The year in which the issue of barcodes and QR codes on election ballots is relevant.