Mr Anutin said the government is still subsidising diesel prices using the Oil Fuel Fund by about 17 baht per litre, but the subsidies can’t continue indefinitely. As a result, retail diesel B7 rose to 50.54 baht per litre, premium diesel to 70.44 baht, and B20 to 45.54 baht. In Nakhon Ratchasima, tractor operator Itthipol Khannok said fuel costs have risen by nearly 20 baht in just two weeks. “Tourists disappeared once diesel prices spiked. Fuel costs are also shaping holiday decisions.

Source: Bangkok Post April 05, 2026 15:30 UTC