The Nakhon Ratchasima governor led a team inspecting fuel pumps to prevent exploitation of the public. He ordered a thorough examination of 1,153 gas stations across the province, confirming no fuel hoarding. He explained that some stations are only temporarily out of fuel due to ongoing transport processes, not hoarding.
The fuel crisis caused by the Middle East war continues to cause widespread hardship. Although the Prime Minister insists Thailand has no shortage and no fuel hoarders, he noted that panic buying by the public has led to insufficient supply. Many provinces across Thailand are still facing fuel shortages, with some areas seeing long queues of customers waiting to buy fuel.
On 22 March 2026 at 11:30 a.m., Anupong Suksamanit, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima, together with the provincial energy office, commerce office, provincial police, and administrative officials, visited gas stations in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District to inspect fuel sales and reserve quantities. The aim was to build public confidence and prevent consumer exploitation.
A random inspection of three gas stations in Mueang District found that overall fuel sales remain normal. No signs of fuel hoarding for profiteering were detected. However, some stations temporarily lacked fuel for sale. Investigations revealed this was due to pending transport deliveries, not intentional refusal to sell fuel.
Currently, Nakhon Ratchasima Province has a total of 1,153 gas stations across 32 districts. The governor has instructed district chiefs to continuously inspect gas stations in their areas to prevent opportunistic behavior. If fuel hoarding or unjustified refusal to sell is found, strict legal action will be taken. Additionally, fuel pump meters will be checked for accuracy to ensure consumers receive full liters fairly.
The public is urged to have confidence in the province's inspection measures and to plan travel carefully, using fuel economically. If anyone observes unfair fuel sales practices, they are encouraged to report them to relevant authorities, including the Damrongtham Center, provincial police, energy office, internal trade office, commerce office, or via hotlines 1567 and 1569.