October 17, 20214 yr Thailand’s truckers’ associations have threatened to go on strike for a week if the government does not freeze the pump price of diesel at 30 baht/litre. To send a warning to the government that they mean business, 200 trucks from the north-eastern chapter of the Land Transport Federation of Thailand will gather on Tuesday at the intersection of the Friendship and Phahonyothin highways in Saraburi province, where the North-eastern Transport Association is located, then head for Soong Neon, See Khiew and Pak Chong districts before returning to their starting point. Thanasant Kulpetanont, deputy secretary-general of the association, said today (Sunday) that the trucks will not move to Bangkok, to avoid exacerbating the traffic problems there. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/truckers-threaten-strike-if-diesel-prices-are-not-pegged/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-18 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates
October 17, 20214 yr Are the thai-truck drivers mostly self-employed ie. do they buy or lease their own trucks? Or are they more likely to be employed by transport / cargo companies?
October 17, 20214 yr Popular Post 13 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Maybe they should look at the price abroad first ! How will that help their running costs. Forget about comparing prices in Thailand with other countries
October 17, 20214 yr Popular Post 4 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said: GOOD, the raods would be much safer Yes , since nobody would be on the road anymore . Remember they deliver also fuel for your car/motorbike , gasbottles for your cooking , food products all kinds , clothes .... ... ... It doesn't mean it is right or wrong that they would strike, i not go there , but saying it would be better since the roads are safer is a stupid remark .
October 17, 20214 yr Popular Post Just now, sezze said: Yes , since nobody would be on the road anymore . Remember they deliver also fuel for your car/motorbike , gasbottles for your cooking , food products all kinds , clothes .... ... ... It doesn't mean it is right or wrong that they would strike, i not go there , but saying it would be better since the roads are safer is a stupid remark . golly gee whizz Im so dumb as to not even think of that, thanks Dad
October 17, 20214 yr Make the price now 35 THB.. the trucks and their drivers are a big danger for other people on tghe road....
October 18, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said: golly gee whizz Im so dumb as to not even think of that, thanks Dad I agree
October 18, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Half the price of UK petrol Many countries are talking about going Green as they are chopping down more and more trees.
October 18, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand’s truckers’ associations have threatened to go on strike for a week if the government does not freeze the pump price of diesel at 30 baht/litre. Would be interesting to know how much the government subsidise the cost of fuel already?
October 18, 20214 yr 38 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Would be interesting to know how much the government subsidise the cost of fuel already? 5 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Maybe they should look at the price abroad first ! Always interesting to consider these points when Thais complain about their government. I think they would like the freedoms that are more common in the West, but I'm not sure they would enjoy the associated responsibilities.
October 18, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, alant said: I think not so A little bit less.....UK petrol is 140p/liter, about 64 baht.
October 18, 20214 yr 4 hours ago, BangkokReady said: Always interesting to consider these points when Thais complain about their government. I think they would like the freedoms that are more common in the West, but I'm not sure they would enjoy the associated responsibilities. Putting it bluntly , broader income tax and triple the value added tax to pay for the weakest in Thai society would not go down well with most Thai citizen's .
October 18, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, vandeventer said: Many countries are talking about going Green as they are chopping down more and more trees. https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2019/02/28/nasa-says-earth-is-greener-today-than-20-years-ago-thanks-to-china-india/?sh=1e2586b86e13 Just sayin'. Keep shopping on-line. Most things come in a cardboard box, inside which is another cardboard box et al.
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