By Panithan Onthaworn

 

The government can only cap diesel prices at 30 baht per litre until the end of this year, the Energy Ministry said on Tuesday, dismissing a trucker group’s demand for a further cut to 25 baht.

 

“The government will seek to keep the prices under 30 baht per litre as discussed with the private sector and relevant agencies,” Energy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow told reporters.

 

Supattanapong said the ministry is proposing to the cabinet to issue extra 20-billion-baht loans to top up the State Oil Fund, in a bid to continue subsidizing diesel prices under 30 baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/35017/the-government-says-truckers-demands-are-impossible-as-protest-intensifies/

 

-- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2021-11-16

 

- Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you

- Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

They could do like in other countries. Instead of complaining over prices that are going up, they could raise their own prices. I think that is a common business practise.

Should be charging market rates so at 30 Baht they should think themselves lucky

54 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Should be charging market rates so at 30 Baht they should think themselves lucky

So should you. If they have to raise their prices to cover the cost of diesel, then the cost of the goods they carry will have to be raised as well.

 

BTW, did you know that the Oil Fund was started by Thaksin Shinawatra.

If it isnot the transportation of goods then someone tellme why the prices are going up?  

 

I agree the government can not subsidize the prices or force PTT and others to take a loss.  That hurts the people that have the stations.  It is not like N.A. used to be anymore where gas is just a get me in the lot and then I will make money on repairs.

 

Remember the old your fan belt looks old or when was the last time yu checked the oil  

The more sinking old truck ae taken off the road, the better for everyone

Demands are impossible and will not go below 30bht.

But the government will subsidized the price below 30 baht.

Now that's telling the truckers, just like it's stand with rice and rubber. We stand firm with our minimum, we make no concessions to these protesters but "gift" you a way around. A "twisty" economic policy that NCPO Leader Prayut prosecuted PM Yingluck for similar schemes and confiscated her assets. 

 

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

They could do like in other countries. Instead of complaining over prices that are going up, they could raise their own prices. I think that is a common business practise.

Or do it Thai style. Both.

Prices are already rising!

4 hours ago, Robin said:

The more sinking old truck ae taken off the road, the better for everyone

I cannot find the prices for a new truck but I believe they are IRO 5 million + baht.

 

 If all the old trucks that YOU don't like are taken of the roads then the cost of everything shipped by road will cost much more. That may not bother you, but you are not one of the millions of Thais without a job, money or hope.

Wonder how a decent and extended Gandhi-esque general strike might fare?

1 hour ago, Grusa said:

Or do it Thai style. Both.

From where do you have experience of that, as you say it´s Thai style?

Plenty of money to spend on planes and subs but not much to improve ordinary peoples lives

Everywhere i go diesel is over 30baht

14 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

From where do you have experience of that, as you say it´s Thai style?

Surprise surprise, from living in Thailand!

45 minutes ago, Grusa said:

Surprise surprise, from living in Thailand!

You must have chosen a very bad part, that I have not found in 15 years. Or you might just be one of those who wish to have the advantage of living in Thailand as long as you can say that everyone and everything is bad.

However, I wish you great happiness in your self-made misery.

2 hours ago, Tich said:

Everywhere i go diesel is over 30baht

I put 50 litres of diesel B7 into my pickup and it was 30.25 baht/litre in rural Kamphaeng Phet this morning.

Maybe if the government seriously looked into their ancient corrupt railway and considered upgrading freight services like many countries  this will reduce the amount of unroadworthy overloaded trucks and pollution .