Long break eases pressure on oil reservesShoppers browse Songkran items, including toys and water guns, at Sampheng market ahead of the Thai New Year. Thailand currently has oil reserves, including crude and refined oil, covering 106 days of usage. Additional crude oil was delivered to an oil refinery of Bangchak Sriracha Plc, a subsidiary of Bangchak Corporation, in Chonburi's Si Racha district on April 7. The oil is now undergoing the refining process to support the continuous production of refined oil for consumers. The company currently has crude oil reserves covering two months of production, said Mr Chaiwat.

Source: Bangkok Post April 08, 2026 23:31 UTC