A Thai truck driver was discovered dead in his vehicle at a petrol station in Prachuap Khiri Khan on March 25. Phut Nutchabut, 51, was reportedly waiting in a refuelling queue for over 10 hours. The owner of his trucking company, unable to reach him by phone, tracked the truck to the PTT petrol station in Kui Buri district, where Phut was found dead on the back seat with the engine running.
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Phut arrived at the station at 10:53 PM on March 24, likely securing a spot at the front of the refuelling queue. Police suspect that carbon monoxide from the engine may have entered the cabin due to a small window gap, potentially causing his death. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities considering an underlying health condition as a possible factor.
The discovery coincides with ongoing fuel shortages in Thailand, exacerbated by distribution issues rather than supply. Although queues had lessened, a recent fuel price increase announced for March 26 prompted motorists to refuel urgently, causing long lines once more.
Authorities are looking into both the precise cause of Phut's death and the impact of the fuel situation on similar incidents. An autopsy is pending to confirm the exact reason for the tragic event, reported The Thaiger.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 25 Mar 2026