Anutin rejects cronyism claimsSome motorists on social media are calling for a boycott of PT fuel stations, amid claims the firm benefits from Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn's oversight of oil pricing. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected allegations that his government was favouring business interests linked to a controversy over rising fuel prices, insisting it remains accountable to the public. Mr Anutin reaffirmed that the administration was doing its best to safeguard national interests and insisted that no cabinet member had any conflict of interest related to the current fuel situation. The controversy prompted Mr Anutin to reassign leadership of the centre to Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas in an attempt to ease public concern and prevent the issue from escalating. Mr Phiphat also rejected claims that he had prior knowledge of fuel price adjustments, insisting he had never shared confidential government information with the company or family members.

Source: Bangkok Post April 03, 2026 00:20 UTC