Public Outcry Over Soaring Fuel Prices; "Doctor Fish" Rejects Apology

Residents express their struggles with rising fuel costs and their impact on daily life and businesses.

A report from Rayong details how a 6-baht fuel price increase has affected local markets and citizens' purchasing power.

A local vendor shares his difficulties in maintaining profitability due to the rising cost of live chicken and fuel.

A resident questions the practicality of government suggestions like raising livestock and growing vegetables in response to economic hardship.

A resident expresses the burden of debt and inability to cope with the current economic situation, directly addressing the Prime Minister.

The high cost of fuel is preventing people from traveling back to their hometowns, especially during festive periods like Songkran.

Online commentator "Ajan Beer" criticizes the government's focus on conservation rather than addressing the root causes of price hikes.

Public figure "Doctor Fish" humorously confronts a water pump, demanding a reduction in fuel prices instead of an apology.

"Doctor Fish" emphasizes the need for fuel prices to return to their previous levels, dismissing apologies as insufficient.

Various public figures, including "Doctor Fish," are using social media to voice their anger and frustration over the fuel price situation.

The government is urged to take responsibility, particularly concerning the impact of fuel prices on farmers and agricultural output.

The public desires a return to previous fuel prices, acknowledging the difficulty due to global factors like war.

Following the Prime Minister's apology, mixed reactions emerge, with some citizens directly criticizing the government's handling of fuel prices.

A farmer from Southern Thailand criticizes the government's approach, suggesting a reduction in refining costs instead of taxes.

The farmer proposes reducing the refining fee, arguing it has increased disproportionately compared to Singapore's rates.

The Prime Minister's recent statement focused on public conservation efforts, seemingly ignoring the issue of refining costs.

Despite a directive to maintain current fares during Songkran, transportation companies face losses due to high fuel costs.

Nakhonchai Tour has reduced its number of trips to mitigate losses, as operating costs, particularly fuel, are unsustainable.

Company representatives state that running buses is now a loss-making venture, even with full occupancy.

Companies cannot unilaterally increase fares; they await government measures, leading to financial strain.

There's an urgent need for short-term government support, including fuel subsidies or fare adjustments reflecting actual costs.

The situation is expected to worsen during the upcoming Songkran festival, with fewer supplementary buses and longer passenger wait times.

Farmers are seeking ways to reduce costs, with one farmer in Chachoengsao resorting to renting buffaloes for plowing.

Renting buffaloes is seen as a cost-effective alternative to fuel-guzzling machinery for plowing fields.

A buffalo owner reports a surge in rental requests from farmers seeking to cut expenses, with monthly rates around 5,000-6,000 baht.

Well-trained buffaloes, around 5 years old and nearly 2 meters tall, are capable of efficient plowing, attracting farmer interest.

The trend signifies a return to traditional farming methods and local wisdom in response to current economic challenges.