No, this is not a New NormalSpokesperson for the Centre for Monitoring the Situation in the Middle East, Nuttaa Mahattana, has described rising fuel prices as the New Normal (Photo: Government House)“This is the New Normal” is how spokesperson for the Centre for Monitoring the Situation in the Middle East, Nuttaa Mahattana, has characterised Thailand’s current struggle with soaring fuel and commodities prices triggered by the war in the Middle East. “Fuel prices will continue to rise like this” Ms Nuttaa said in her address to the media. Overall, fuel prices have risen close to 50% in the month since the Middle East conflict began. Proclaiming a “New Normal” feels like a pre-emptive move to counter calls for effectual action. If the public were to accept this “New Normal” for fuel and goods prices, what else is to become the state of affairs under the Anutin Cabinet?

Source: Bangkok Post April 04, 2026 15:13 UTC