2 minutes ago, mikecha said:

So Mister America does it again and all countries suffer.

I actually see that as a good thing. Highlighting how some countries need to be a bit more independent, and stop relying on imports. More a wake up call, rather than a negative.

People should be thanking Mr A, as maybe they'll prep for the next M.E.crisis, or worse, if any one country actually did get control, then you'd be at their mercy.

1 minute ago, KhunLA said:

I actually see that as a good thing. Highlighting how some countries need to be a bit more independent, and stop relying on imports. More a wake up call, rather than a negative.

People should be thanking Mr A, as maybe they'll prep for the next M.E.crisis, or worse, if any one country actually did get control, then you'd be at their mercy.

I completely agree with you, Trump have given us a valuable lesson, but still, he is a Don, using mafia tactics,

2 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I completely agree with you, Trump have given us a valuable lesson, but still, he is a Don, using mafia tactics,

No argument from me. Like a couple of his policies, but dislike the rest. Sadly, still better than his predecessors.

I do not use petrol.

I use vegetable oil, such as extra virgin olive oil, and sunflower oil.

Probably about once every 4 months, then I do go for a drive.

But, only in an EV.

I just hope that the electric power remains on because...This seems to be shaping up into a HOT Season of record, once more, according to Thailand's prognosticators.

If I really choose not to, then I will not need to vernture out, unless by foot, for about 6 to 8 months.

I think, next time, I will stock up on sunflower oil, one year's supply.

On Monday in the Rangsit area, half the pumps were completely out of diesel. Caltex was still filling but limiting to 500 baht. Finally found a Bangchak station that would fill up without a limit. Wife came back from Roi Et on Wednesday night. All the pumps along the highway were limiting diesel to 500 baht. The PTT off the beaten path near her village still had no restrictions.

Down to half a tank, so have to go out and fill the truck again today or tomorrow. Not sure if a weekday or weekend will be better. Not looking forward to the headache, but it is what it is. Won't last forever.

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

1 hour ago, mikecha said:

So Mister America does it again and all countries suffer.

...and Israel. ☹️

4 hours ago, mikecha said:

So Mister America does it again and all countries suffer.

You do understand it’s Iran blocking the Hormuz straits? They’ve been preparing ; gaming such a move for at least a decade - it was only a question of when it would happen . But your position is to forever let Iran get away with its fomenting of unrest in the region (amongst other atrocities) based on that. And it’s Americas fault too is that Iran is attacking its neighbors oil facilities to foment global economic pain,is it?

Iran is a problem that was one day going to have to be dealt with and the longer it’s left the worse it will be

The lines are about 1km long on HW 11 to buy gas at the local station. I topped up the last time I was out before the madness set in. Bought an extra LNG cannister for cooking this week, so I've got enough cooking gas for about 1 year. My car gets 23 kilometers/liter so I'm not too worried. We don't do a whole lot of driving anyway. Guess we'll do less now.

8 minutes ago, Chongalulu said:

And it’s Americas fault too is that Iran is attacking its neighbors oil facilities to foment global economic pain

They have been saying this for weeks (actually months) before the attack: "If you attack our oil facilities, we will attack oil facilities in the entire region because those countries host bases from which the attacks on Iran are launched." If anyone is confused, then they ignorantly didn't pay attention to Geo-politics. I've had my eye on this since General Qasem Soleimani was assassinated by Trump, especially since Trump returned to office. Nobody should have been surprised.

Gasoline is limited to 300 baht per purchase in Chiang Rai. There doesn't seem to be a limit on scooters.

Back in the Day, when we experienced super long lines waiting for petrol (gas in the USA)...twice during the 1970s...

Every evening, the news would report on the fights that had broken out, and the queue-jumping (line jumping), and the basic brutality of humans, rising to the surface, during a very minor disturbance in the world, all things being considered.

So my question is: What about Thailand if we begin experiencing 2-hour or even 5-hour waits to fill up the tank?

Weill we see...

a. Fights ?

b. Smiles ?

Shootings?

Beer bottles over the noggin?

I have always been happy, since arriving here, not to drive an auto.

Now, I am especially glad I do not own one of those contraptions.

7 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Them solar panels are < 5 meters from the inverter, and inverter is < 1 meter from breaker box 🙄

Almost swap cars for a photo of ours, but ours charges at the front grill, and don't think I could tolerate the negative replies when pointed out

I was making a joke re being close to the electrical supply and getting the electricity before any one else 😀

Long Queues in my area, mainly pickups. I saw many pickups with 4 50 gal drums in the back trying to persuade attendant to fill them. Massive hoarding taking place.

10 hours ago, Hummin said:

No gasoline today, but we got 13L diesel 600 baht.

Magic number today 600 baht

`13L for 600 baht, you were ripped off. Diesel price went up today, something like 30.54 baht, but that is nothing like you got charged

2 hours ago, CallumWK said:

`13L for 600 baht, you were ripped off. Diesel price went up today, something like 30.54 baht, but that is nothing like you got charged

Price on 17th, before unfreezing diesel, today's & Sunday's price

Since the beginning of this week I started seeing queues at various locations in Hua Hin district - by yesterday, more and longer queues. Local authorities announced a Baht 500 cap on filling tanks. I imagine it is probably worse at stations in and close to Hua Hin city.

Also noticed some stations closed for a day.

No issues filling up yesterday, with 95 in Ban Chang, Rayong.

8 hours ago, KhunLA said:

This is diesel B7 which everyone uses, the premium diesel is only for those that want to waste money.

On 3/20/2026 at 7:57 AM, JBChiangRai said:

A gold star for anyone that can tell me where my quote came from? Double if you post the video.

Only Brits will know this one

Bill Paxton playing Hudson in Aliens.

Ripley: Well, I don't care how, but we'd better think of something. We'd better think of a way.
Hudson: Think of what?! We're ****ed!
Hicks: Shut up!
Hudson: We're doomed-!
Hicks: [louder] Shut up! [to Bishop] What about the colony transmitters? The uplink tower down at the other end. Why can't we use that-?
Bishop: No, I checked. The hardware in between here and there was damaged. We can't align the dish.

Followed by:
Hudson: "That's it, man. Game over, man. Game over! What the f*** are we gonna do now? What are we gonna do?"

22 hours ago, mikecha said:

North Phrae area

Yesterday evening 500 max

Station ppt had diesel but many trucks and jams.

Many stations dry or waiting price up? We see where it goes

Amazing Thailand always something new

either it is money, land or houses always a battle

Now petrol ,diesel will be the next battle squabbles between the people

Guy yesterday. So angry. About 500 max Truck drivers physically held him down to calm him .

So Mister America does it again and all countries suffer.

I assume you have Never lost a person to these Iran Terrorist. Have you ever been in the military? Tell me, when do you decide to remove The Cancer of the World? Yep, WW1 and WW2 where many counties suffered to mention just a few.

IN 2 weeks I am due to drive from Bkk to Udon Thani

I think that is likely to be a Mission Impossible

Oh well I may just have to suffer by staying on my own in Bkk a while

20 minutes ago, Legal Lifeline said:

IN 2 weeks I am due to drive from Bkk to Udon Thani

I think that is likely to be a Mission Impossible

Oh well I may just have to suffer by staying on my own in Bkk a while

Depends what you're driving, it's only about 560 kms, and I could make it on a full tank of petrol, when driving an ICE, making that trip many times.

3 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

No issues filling up yesterday, with 95 in Ban Chang, Rayong.

Are you using 95 in your Yaris Cross?

Got the last 15 and 10L of these and hopefully in the mail soon

Hopefully original

Lazada

JERRYCAN Fuel Portable Tanks with Spout ถังน้ำมัน

Update from the Pathum Thani area.

Needed to top off the Ranger, two PTT stations had no diesel, the third limited to 500 Baht which actually took the tank as full as makes no odds.

Got to get family from the airport this afternoon, so I suspect I'll be doing the rounds again to top off.

14 hours ago, CallumWK said:

`13L for 600 baht, you were ripped off. Diesel price went up today, something like 30.54 baht, but that is nothing like you got charged

3 hours ago, CallumWK said:

This is diesel B7 which everyone uses, the premium diesel is only for those that want to waste money.

You take what they have and pay what they want. This is a small private station, and the only one who have available most of the time. If you are not interested to stand in line and wait for the 7 O´clock truck tonight like the Normal priced station in the village. Two hours ago the line was already 300 meter or so. Maybe the truck comes tonight, who knows.

2 hours ago, cdulaney said:

I assume you have Never lost a person to these Iran Terrorist. Have you ever been in the military? Tell me, when do you decide to remove The Cancer of the World? Yep, WW1 and WW2 where many counties suffered to mention just a few.

AFAIK Iran is confined to the Middle East.

Let's see - Kidnap of the Venezualan president. War with Iran. Blockade of Cuba, Threats to take over Greenland. Tariffs against every country, irrespective of circumstances. Trashing any move to renewable energy. A $39 trillion national debt.

Run that line about Cancer of the World again, I didn't get it the first time.

4 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

AFAIK Iran is confined to the Middle East.

Let's see - Kidnap of the Venezualan president. War with Iran. Blockade of Cuba, Threats to take over Greenland. Tariffs against every country, irrespective of circumstances. Trashing any move to renewable energy. A $39 trillion national debt.

Run that line about Cancer of the World again, I didn't get it the first time.

You have to understand this is completely different than what George W Bush, Obama, and Biden did, Pete Hegseth told the media, so we better believe him,

Or not, we will see, and now Europe come along with help, what a bunch of sissies, bowing down to those clowns. Seriously they are a bunch of clowns,

4 minutes ago, Hummin said:

You have to understand this is completely different than what George W Bush, Obama, and Biden did, Pete Hegseth told the media, so we better believe him,

Or not, we will see, and now Europe come along with help, what a bunch of sissies, bowing down to those clowns. Seriously they are a bunch of clowns,

There is nothing to say the vague agreements to assist will actually come to fruition. IMO it's diplomacy in action. Someone sent abroad to lie for their country.