Student transport services consider fare hikes as fuel hits 41 baht

Khaosod•Society•41m ago

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Student transport operators in Buriram are considering fare increases of 200-300 baht per month due to rising diesel prices.

•Diesel prices reached 41 baht per liter on September 16, 2026.
•Udom Chansuwon, a student van operator in Buriram, reported monthly fuel costs increasing from 12,000 to 15,000 baht.
•Operators may consider increasing monthly fares by 200-300 baht to cover rising costs.
•Additional expenses include vehicle maintenance, tire replacement, and general upkeep.

•On September 16, 2026, fuel prices of all types increased by 85 satang per liter.
•Diesel fuel prices reached 41 baht per liter.
•Udom Chansuwon reported fuel expenses increasing by approximately 2,000-3,000 baht per month.
•Udom Chansuwon stated current fuel costs average 600 baht per day, totaling about 15,000 baht per month.
•Operators face additional burdens including vehicle maintenance and tire replacement costs.
•Udom Chansuwon expressed a desire not to increase the burden on parents but may seek a mutual solution if fuel prices continue to rise.
•Udom Chansuwon may consider adjusting monthly fares upward by 200-300 baht.
•Udom Chansuwon stated that the current situation is still manageable.

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Udom Chansuwon(อุดม จันทร์สุวรรณ์)

A 47-year-old student van operator in Buriram province.

Buriram Province(จ.บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The location where Udom Chansuwon operates student transport services.