57M Litres of Fuel Missing: DSI Investigation Launched in Surat Thani

19 hours ago, smedly said:

nothing surprises me anymore

Land of Smiles.....................more like.................... Land of Thieves

I wonder is it genetic

Having lived and worked in three countries I would suggest its a worldwide problem and at all levels of government.

I see what is happening in the UK where shoplifting is out of control, individuals and gangs walk into shops and help themselves.

The police don’t response and staff have been told that for their own safety don’t intervene.

Last week Sainsbury’s sacked an employee for breach of company policy for tackling a shoplifter stealing Easter eggs.

It’s a bizarre world.

Doubt the "missing" fuel has gone anywhere, more likely a retailer just playing around with the numbers on paper for some sort of financial gain... The sort of thing they'd be doing frequently but only attracting interest from outside now...

20 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

if its not millions of bahts worth of fuel or millions of bahts worth of rice , going missing then its simply millions of baht, They just can't help themselves,

On the contrary, it seems that they have been helping themselves! 🤣🤣🤣

Considering how prices of fuel are soaring thanks to Israel's war all over and the high prices and add to that the systemic corruption all over Thailand...such thefts are not surprising. But with time, and if the crisis continues, one may need to watch one's own car and take steps to avoid theft from individual vehicle fuel tanks.

21 hours ago, Des1 said:

Yes, it's a big mystery. Where oh where did it go???

One thing that is not a mystery - Thialand dropping down the list of corrupt countries.

I can account for 40 litres of it as I went to the petrol station last night and filled up two 20 litre canisters, the limit I was told by the gasman was 500 baht for canisters but with a few baht 'tip' that number suddenly changed to 2000 baht. 😃

I am in Thailand and the best rule of thumb is do as the locals do otherwise we farangs will end up missing out like mugs.

20 hours ago, dinsdale said:

In other news the body of a man was found with hands and feet bound, a bag tied over his head and two bullet wounds to the back of the head. Police suspect possible foul play.

After a thorough investigation and Autopsy, the Police have come to the conclusion, it was suicide.

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand's Justice Ministry has initiated a detailed investigation into the disappearance of 57 million litres of fuel amid the ongoing energy crisis. This action follows initial findings during tanker deliveries to Surat Thani. The probe involves coordination with the Royal Thai Police and local administrative offices as part of efforts to curb fuel stockpiling by major energy companies aiming to profit from rising prices.

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Initial inspections across the country revealed irregularities at several companies, including one in Ang Thong with over 330,000 litres of fuel and three others in Saraburi holding more than 29,000 litres combined. A significant focus of the investigation is the movement of oil tankers to Surat Thani, where records show that out of 217 million litres transported, only 160 million litres arrived at designated depots. This discrepancy has prompted further investigation by the Department of Special Investigation.

Authorities suspect possible illicit activities, such as transferring fuel to illegal tankers at sea or diverting shipments to alternate locations for profit. Key industry players like PTT Oil and Retail Business, Bangchak, Star Fuels, and IRPC have been questioned and deny any involvement. A formal complaint was also filed against P.C. Siam Group for allegedly hoarding over two million litres, a claim the company promptly refuted.

Justice Minister Ruttapon Naowarat emphasized that the investigations, including the case against P.C. Siam Group, remain ongoing. He suggested that the missing fuel volume could surpass 57 million litres, with official numbers to be provided upon conclusion of the inquiry.

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Anybody surprised? Reminds us of Taxin's "rice scheme" some years back.

6 hours ago, Fokke said:

An ocean-going oil tanker can carry a vast range of oil, typically measured in barrels or tonnes rather than liters. A typical Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) holds roughly 2 million barrels, which converts to approximately 318 million liters of oil.

I was referring to a land transport tanker that I see daily passing in front of my home on AH-1.

5 hours ago, shackleton said:

Corruption at its best in Thailand probably a lot of high government officials involved in getting their share of the money 🤑

Can only happen again and again and again and again in Thailand. Amazing how blind police can be. When corruption equals blindness. Where there's money 💰 corruption is right behind.

Same thing Happened in Phuket airport!!!! Max security. Then a complete cargo of confiscated arms JUST VANISHED. as they say AMAZING Thailand

Outcome. Sorry it mistake

23 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Fancy that. 57 million litres of fuel goes missing and it's possible that it's criminal activity. IMHO and I'm guessing most others that's the number one likelihood.

In other news the body of a man was found with hands and feet bound, a bag tied over his head and two bullet wounds to the back of the head. Police suspect possible foul play.

Foul play - Nah! It was suicide, we all know that.

In Thailand it's all about 'Checks and Balances'. There are no Checks but certain People's Bank Balances swell !

On 4/7/2026 at 12:52 PM, dinsdale said:

In other news the body of a man was found with hands and feet bound, a bag tied over his head and two bullet wounds to the back of the head. Police suspect possible foul play.

Put down as suicide no doubt.

6 hours ago, willip said:

Can only happen again and again and again and again in Thailand. Amazing how blind police can be. When corruption equals blindness. Where there's money 💰 corruption is right behind.

Same thing Happened in Phuket airport!!!! Max security. Then a complete cargo of confiscated arms JUST VANISHED. as they say AMAZING Thailand

But it is also good for us too. I remember slipping the odd shilling or two in the right pockets now and then to get things done and done quickly, especially at the land office.

It was not our fuel which has gone missing as we farangs in general do not pay tax here.

Things are already dirt chap here so if petrol goes up a few baht who cares it is still half price to what we pay in the West except for the USA.

it is great here as a pension of say £35k a year is worth the spending power of about £100 to £120k income after tax in the UK.

15 hours ago, Jonathan Swift said:

The entire industry worldwide gets involved in price gouging every time an opportunity arises. that's the way the world has always worked. Do you not pay attention, do your eyes and ears not work? Your memory ok? Taken a cognitive function test lately? Your own country is just as involved as anyone else, they just haven't yet been caught red handed, mostly because they're better at concealing their dirty business. So quit your whining about Thailand. If it's so intolerably corrupt nobody's forcing you to stay. YOU chose Thailand.

This has nothing to do with price gouging. Millions of litres of fuel are MISSING. Very different to hiking prices because supplies are scarce and people will pay an exorbitant price. IMHO anyway.

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On 4/8/2026 at 10:27 AM, Jonathan Swift said:

You're welcome. Don't worry, I don't expect much of what I say to sink in amongst the status quo here. It's not exactly a bastion of higher education. Cheers.

I keep seeing reactions to my post criticizing the corruption in Thailand.

I will say this to those who believe I should just shut up or go home. The suggestion I am a smartass expat laughing at Thailand is not correct. Many expats living a comfortable life here are not paying attention to what is happening around them. Suggesting corruption happens everywhere so Thailand is no different demonstrates their indifference.

I live here. I see the effects of this systemic corruption on the lives of my Thai girlfriend, her family and friends.The average Thai worker is just getting by, there are fewer employment opportunities and poor wages. As the Thai economy falters at the hands of the greedy and corrupt the future generation will pay the price. We ALL need to speak up! If you have a problem with that, well <deleted> YOU.

I keep seeing reactions to my post criticizing the corruption in Thailand.

I will say this to those who believe I should just shut up or go home. The suggestion I am a smartass expat laughing at Thailand is not correct. Many expats living a comfortable life here are not paying attention to what is happening around them. Suggesting corruption happens everywhere so Thailand is no different demonstrates their indifference.

I live here. I see the effects of this systemic corruption on the lives of my Thai girlfriend, her family and friends.The average Thai worker is just getting by, there are fewer employment opportunities and poor wages. As the Thai economy falters at the hands of the greedy and corrupt the future generation will pay the price. We ALL need to speak up! If you have a problem with that, well <deleted> YOU.

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