Energy Ministry proposes to the cabinet to allow gas stations to operate around the clock

Minister of Energy Piyasvasti Amranand (ปิยสวัสดิ์ อัมระนันทน์) today asked the cabinet to revoke the restriction of gas stations' operating hours and allow them to open around the clock, starting from December 1, 2006.

Aside from the issue, the Cabinet today considered the designation of a special economic development zone in the five southern border provinces and a proposal by the Minister of Defense, Gen.Boonrawd Somtat (บุญรอด สมทัศน์), to lift martial law in 48 provinces and to maintain the law in the 28 remaining provinces.

At the same time, Minister of Education Wichit Srisa-arn (วิจิตร ศรีสอ้าน) submitted three draft bills concerning state-run universities. Minister of Labour Abhai Chanthanachulaka (อภัย จันทนจุลกะ) proposed that the government approve budget for welfare fund and insurance policies for employees of state enterprises in the Southern border provinces.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 28 November 2006

PTT follows the govt's announcement to open oil service station around the clock

President of PTT Public Company Limited said the oil company will follow the government’s instruction to allow 24-hour oil service station.

PTT President Prasert Boonsampan (ประเสริฐ บุญสัมพันธ์) revealed that the restriction of oil stations’ service time has not helped reduce fuel consumption. He said that after the government has announced to withdraw the restriction of oil stations’ service time, PTT will consider opening 30-40 percent of its fuel stations around the clock. He said that the action will surge the sale figures of minimart, but the sales figures of oil will not increase.

He affirms that around-the-clock oil service stations will not cause the increase in electricity fees.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 28 November 2006

It's about time!