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Prompong urges cost of living cuts and praises Anutin's dialogue

Prompong urges cost of living cuts and praises Anutin's dialogue

Thairath•Politics•26m ago

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Prompong Nopparit called on the government to reduce the cost of living and energy prices to boost consumer confidence before the 2027 New Year.

  • •Prompong Nopparit cited University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce data showing a two-month decline in consumer confidence.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul met with protesters at Chamai Maruchet Bridge on November 13 to listen to demands regarding oil prices and drugs.
  • •The People's Revolutionary Front to Protect the Land (NPPh) planned a protest at the Ministry of Energy on November 16.

Overview

  • •The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce reported the October 2026 consumer confidence index dropped from 52.1 to 50.9.
  • •Prompong Nopparit warned that declining confidence may lead citizens to be cautious with spending, impacting shops and the grassroots economy.
  • •Prompong Nopparit urged the government to reduce energy costs for transporters, farmers, merchants, laborers, and SMEs as a New Year's gift for 2027.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul met with protesters at Chamai Maruchet Bridge on the night of November 13.
  • •The People's Revolutionary Front to Protect the Land (NPPh) demanded a reduction of refinery oil prices by 10 baht per liter and urgent drug problem solutions.
  • •The People's Revolutionary Front to Protect the Land (NPPh) scheduled a movement to the Ministry of Energy on November 16.
  • •Prompong Nopparit requested the Ministry of Energy and economic agencies to disclose the progress and results of past oil price relief measures.

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Key Entities

Person

Prompong Nopparit(พร้อมพงศ์ นพฤทธิ์)
Former spokesperson of the Pheu Thai Party.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Organization

University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce(มหาวิทยาลัยหอการค้าไทย)ℹ️
An institution that conducted a survey on the consumer confidence index.
People's Revolutionary Front to Protect the Land (NPPh)(กลุ่มแนวร่วมปฏิวัติประชาชนปกป้องแผ่นดิน (นปผ.))
A group of protesters, also known as the Mob Kamnan Mano, demanding lower oil prices.
Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️
The government agency that the NPPh planned to march toward on November 16.
Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
The ministry headed by Anutin Charnvirakul.
Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
The party for which Prompong Nopparit previously served as spokesperson.

Place

Chamai Maruchet Bridge(สะพานชมัยมรุเชฐ)ℹ️
The location where Anutin Charnvirakul met with protesters on November 13.