"Diesel Fuel" []},{ Diesel fuel has run out at several stations in Pathum Thani. The provincial governor rushed to inspect and assured that there is no fuel shortage, only delivery delays. Meanwhile, delivery riders have started complaining as some stations in Khlong Song area are completely out of all types of fuel, affecting their ability to earn income. [Diesel fuel, fuel shortage, Pathum Thani, delivery riders]
At 14:30 on 16 March 2026, Mr. Ekwit Meepian, Governor of Pathum Thani, along with Mr. Nimit Khankachit, Provincial Commerce Officer, and officials from the Ministry of Energy, inspected the fuel situation at gas stations in Khlong Luang district after reports of fuel shortages at certain locations. [Pathum Thani, fuel inspection, government officials, Khlong Luang]
An inspection at a PTT station on Bang Khun-Nong Suea Road in Khlong Sam subdistrict found that diesel fuel was sold out. Staff posted signs stating delivery was in progress. Meanwhile, a Bangchak station in Khlong Song area faced a more severe situation, with all types of fuel completely sold out, unable to serve the public. [PTT station, Bangchak station, fuel sold out, Khlong Sam, Khlong Song]
Ms. Pannarath Saoron, manager of the PTT station, revealed that currently they receive about 8,000 liters of diesel per delivery, arriving daily at 2:00 a.m. However, many customers queue early, so fuel that usually lasts three days runs out within one day. The station therefore limits the amount per vehicle: 500 baht per car and up to 1,000 baht per large vehicle to distribute fuel more fairly. [PTT station manager, diesel delivery, fuel rationing, customer demand]
Governor Ekwit Meepian stated that the situation results from delivery schedules failing to keep up with the sharply increased demand. He confirmed there is no actual fuel shortage in Pathum Thani but asked the public to cooperate in conserving energy due to the global impact of ongoing international conflicts. [Governor statement, delivery delay, energy conservation, global conflict]
The provincial commerce office clearly emphasized that fuel hoarding is illegal, punishable by imprisonment and heavy fines. They urged citizens to report any suspicious behavior to authorities immediately. [Commerce office, fuel hoarding, legal consequences, public vigilance]
Interviews with diesel vehicle users revealed they had visited two stations searching for fuel but found none available. Delivery riders expressed concern because, besides diesel scarcity, some areas are also running low on gasohol fuel, directly affecting those whose work depends on daily vehicle use. [Diesel users, fuel shortage impact, delivery riders, gasohol shortage]