Fourteen civil society organizations submitted three demands to the government, urging swift resolution of the energy crisis, and staged a simulation of fuel shortages leading to "blood oil." Former MP Kaewta participated as an observer.
At 11:00 a.m. on 23 March 2026, at the Government House Complaint Center, representatives from 14 civil society organizations—including the June 24 Democracy Group, Nonthri Progressive Group, Kasetsart Freedom Group, FemTonsai Group, Ramkhamhaeng Network for Democracy, Ramkhamhaeng University Student Council, Workers’ Union, Rangsit Platform Rider Workers’ Union, Rider Union, Federation of Platform Workers of Thailand (FPWT), Southern Rider Association, Sattha Tham Party, Strong Thai Riders, and MYHR—gathered to submit a complaint regarding the energy crisis.
They presented three urgent demands to the government to address the issue: reduce fuel prices by 11 baht per liter for one year by abolishing excise tax and lowering refining fees; reduce electricity rates to 3 baht per unit; and implement price control measures on consumer goods to prevent opportunistic price hikes.
Additionally, they staged a symbolic protest mocking the government by simulating a fuel shortage at a gas station, where riders and farmers protested, culminating in the emergence of "blood oil," accompanied by jeering from current authorities.
Meanwhile, reporters noted that Ms. Thisana Chunhawat, former MP from the People’s Party, attended as an observer. She commented that instability in the Middle East would affect supply chains, especially in agriculture and labor sectors facing higher overall costs. She expressed hope that the government would implement assistance measures for vulnerable groups and promote transparent parliamentary discussions on the matter.
