Prime Minister Anutin rented a car to drive himself to randomly inspect gas stations in Nakhon Phanom Province. He also helped refuel and urged all agencies to cooperate in conserving and campaigning for the use of fuel energy.
On 29 March 2026 GMT+7 at 11:40 AM in That Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul conducted a surprise inspection of gas stations in That Phanom. For this visit, the Prime Minister rented a car and drove himself without prior notice.
The Prime Minister spoke with gas station owners and Nakhon Phanom provincial officials, saying the situation seems to be improving but everyone should still use fuel sparingly and help promote conservation efforts.
Currently, Nakhon Phanom Province has a total of 333 fuel service stations, including 72 large gas stations. In That Phanom District alone, there are 10 large stations. The fuel service situation has improved, with diesel supply status now green and widespread across all districts. Other fuel types are also available normally, with no longer the dense queues seen previously.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Nakhon Phanom Province should increase public awareness campaigns on energy conservation and closely monitor fuel supply during the Songkran festival to ensure sufficient availability for consumers.
During the visit, Mr. Arsit SampanratPermanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior,along with Mr. Siam Sirimongkhon, Director-General of the Community Development Department, and governors from nine upper northeastern provinces joined the site visit. This took place during the opening of a workshop to raise awareness and promote the royal initiative to enhance and develop Thai textile and handicraft heritage, under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, at Welldee Hotel in Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province.
