PM apology a good startThe recent public apology by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul regarding the fuel management hiccups during the first half of March is a rare and welcome gesture of political accountability. However, an apology is only as good as the corrective measures that follow it. The prime minister also called for Thailand's 10 million households to reduce fuel consumption by one litre per day. While the prime minister has asked citizens to adjust their lifestyles, it is only fair the government adjusts its governance to match. With the apology accepted, the public now awaits a strategy that is as inclusive as it is innovative.

Source: Bangkok Post March 30, 2026 03:01 UTC