Diesel prices in Thailand will rise again on April 3 after the Oil Fuel Fund committee reduced subsidies for a second consecutive day, pushing retail costs higher and triggering increases in public transport fares. The subsidy for diesel has been cut by 3.51 baht per litre to 14.27 baht per litre, resulting in pump prices rising by 3.50 baht per litre to 47.74 baht per litre. Biodiesel B20 will also see a similar increase, with prices climbing by 3.50 baht per litre to 42.74 baht per litre following a subsidy reduction of 3.48 baht per litre.

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The latest adjustment follows an earlier subsidy reduction, marking two consecutive days of price hikes. Authorities said the move reflects ongoing pressure on the Oil Fuel Fund and the need to gradually reduce financial support for fuel pricing. The changes come at a sensitive time, just ahead of the Songkran Festival, when travel demand typically surges across the country.

In response to rising fuel costs, the Transport Department has approved fare increases for public transport operators. Bus fares will rise by 5 satang per kilometre, while passenger van fares will increase by 2 baht per 100 kilometres. Mr Thitipat Thaijongrak, the department’s spokesperson, said the adjustment was necessary as fares had not been revised for a long time despite increasing operational costs.

He added that without the fare increase, operators could be forced to reduce services or halt freight transport due to declining profitability. This would be particularly disruptive during the upcoming holiday period, when maintaining transport capacity is essential. The fare changes are intended to ensure service continuity and support operators facing higher fuel expenses.

The Thai NewsRoom reported that further adjustments to fuel subsidies and transport fares may be considered if global energy prices remain volatile. Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the financial status of the Oil Fuel Fund while balancing the impact on consumers and businesses. The immediate focus remains on maintaining stable transport services during the Songkran travel period.

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I don't see how the Songkran Festival will NOT be affected, albeit maybe more people on the street than in vehicles.

Despite increasing fuel costs, people doesn't try to drive economically, manu still sleep in car outside Lotus's, Tops and so on whilst waiting for wife with engine running.

These delivery truck drivers still drive like hell and when unloading cargo for 15 min outside neighbours house they don't turn the 400 hp engine with giant turbo off. When driving off in our small soi we get a memory of diesel smells and black smoke.

But there has not been any government ads about the possibility to try to drive economically and turn off engine when stopping. Maybe they don't know? And we know noone is thinking by themselves 😉

Isn’t this the wrong time to cut subsidies? Doesn’t give me the impression, that the government cares enough alike in corona times. I am sorry for the people who are dependent of earning money by using their car. The margin will be even more smaller… and/or we run in a race of price increases everywhere.

All this, because of 1 fu..ing person. I’m afraid, we are even at the beginning of

On a recent motorway run (M6) in my 3 litre diesel pickup I dropped the speed tp 90 kmh from around 110 kmh. The average kilometres per litre on the onboard computer increased from 14.2 to 18 over a 150 kilometres journey. Maybe added 10 minutes to the journey..? Also , see a red light 300 yards away - remove foot from accelerator and coast up (often by which time the light has turned green) while others still accelerating then immediately on the brakes 30 metres before the light! The most expensive pedal is the brake not the accelerator…

1 hour ago, hanbla said:

"whilst waiting for wife with engine running".

I expect many of us do that at bedtime….until eventually we "stall"… 😜

32 minutes ago, Pekaer said:

Isn’t this the wrong time to cut subsidies? Doesn’t give me the impression, that the government cares enough alike in corona times. I am sorry for the people who are dependent of earning money by using their car. The margin will be even more smaller… and/or we run in a race of price increases everywhere.

All this, because of 1 fu..ing person. I’m afraid, we are even at the beginning of

Unfortunately, it's not just people using cars. This massively affects tourism, farming, agriculture generally, fishing, and the huge petrochemical industry here which forms a large part of exports and GDP. This may get very serious quickly.

3 hours ago, Chongalulu said:

4 hours ago, hanbla said:

"whilst waiting for wife with engine running".

Haha .. sure. When my head touches the pillow, I immediately fall a sleep 🤭

5 hours ago, hanbla said:

we get a memory of diesel smells and black smoke.

Rollin Coal, I love it!

On 4/3/2026 at 8:37 AM, Srikcir said:

I don't see how the Songkran Festival will NOT be affected, albeit maybe more people on the street than in vehicles.

As posted elsewhere my wife and her family seem to be ignoring the issues and going ahead with the Issarn get together!

April 5th

Another rise for Diesel.

Starting price 50.54 Baht.

2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

April 5th

Another rise for Diesel.

Starting price 50.54 Baht.

Time to park up my pickup and get my fuel card changed to petrol !