snoop1130 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 BANGKOK (NNT) - Improving pandemic situations in many countries have spurred energy demand, while the war in Ukraine has further amplified surging fuel prices. Thailand has not been spared these rising costs, though the government reiterated that oil prices in the kingdom are still not the highest within the ASEAN bloc. Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has been closely following the volatile global oil price situation, while urging all parties to promote accurate information about the situation among the general public. Thanakorn added that the government prioritizes maintaining energy security and is determined to manage energy issues to the best of its ability. The spokesperson also explained that each nation has its own oil price structure with varying tax measures, energy fund contributions and subsidies. He cited oil producers Malaysia and Brunei, which use revenue from energy exports to help finance domestic subsidies. Pump prices in these nations are subsequently lower than in countries which import oil. Thanakorn further noted that the Thai government has continuously regulated oil prices by reducing taxes and by using the Oil Fund to subsidize diesel rates. Most recently, the amount of Oil Fund contributions collected from benzene users was also slashed. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Thailand could become a hub for fuel prices ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted June 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2022 Then surely the answer is to raise them to the highest in ASEAN so Thailand can claim the number one slot and promote accordingly. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Brother in UK said fuel in his area is now 2 pounds per litre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Denim Posted June 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Brother in UK said fuel in his area is now 2 pounds per litre. Always been approximately double the Thai price , give or take a few baht. Bad time to have a gas guzzler. Last time I was there I took my mothers little Citroen C1 on a Welsh road trip. Averaged 65 mpg over the 5 days. Pretty impressive. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 what are they as a % of income, possibly a better measure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 3 hours ago, hotchilli said: Brother in UK said fuel in his area is now 2 pounds per litre. Funny, here in Thailand when they announce a price hike for the next day even a small amount the lines at the pump are never ending, they are burning much more fuel in line than the price hike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredandhappyhere Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Go for it then Thailand, you can still make it to number one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo 2 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 5 hours ago, hotchilli said: Brother in UK said fuel in his area is now 2 pounds per litre. Back in Oz, at Aldi Stores, a 4 litre cask of Cabernet Merlot is about 280 Baht, not per Litre, for 4 litres of 12% alcohol wine. It's about time Thailand stops ripping of consumers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo 2 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Moo 2 said: Back in Oz, at Aldi Stores, a 4 litre cask of Cabernet Merlot is about 280 Baht, not per Litre, for 4 litres of 12% alcohol wine. It's about time Thailand stops ripping of consumers. Thinking of it, it could be cheaper to run car on red wine! Not in Thailand but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyk Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Right across the border in Malaysia it is half the price for Diesel than in Thailand. Cheap place to travel around if you have a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph98765 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 3 hours ago, vandeventer said: Funny, here in Thailand when they announce a price hike for the next day even a small amount the lines at the pump are never ending, they are burning much more fuel in line than the price hike. Or even go to the station to fill the tank from home...using more gas than they will save next day...5555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 7 hours ago, Denim said: Always been approximately double the Thai price , give or take a few baht. Bad time to have a gas guzzler. Last time I was there I took my mothers little Citroen C1 on a Welsh road trip. Averaged 65 mpg over the 5 days. Pretty impressive. im going back this week to do a 2 month road trip in a huge 6 berth camper motor home 8 km to the litre if driven slowly.. oh poor me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Moo 2 said: Back in Oz, at Aldi Stores, a 4 litre cask of Cabernet Merlot is about 280 Baht, not per Litre, for 4 litres of 12% alcohol wine. It's about time Thailand stops ripping of consumers. I guess your finding some thing relative in that Moo 2......... How about--- Back in Thailand a Khow Moo Dang cost me 35 baht today..... its about time Australia stopped ripping off consumers .... Edited June 14, 2022 by sanuk711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Moo 2 said: Back in Oz, at Aldi Stores, a 4 litre cask of Cabernet Merlot is about 280 Baht, not per Litre, for 4 litres of 12% alcohol wine. It's about time Thailand stops ripping of consumers. The subject under discussion is fuel prices in Asean.. What type of vehicle runs on Merlot... or is that just you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Harveyboy said: im going back this week to do a 2 month road trip in a huge 6 berth camper motor home 8 km to the litre if driven slowly.. oh poor me Might help to rig up a sail on the roof plus holes in the floor in front of the seats Fred Flintstone style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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