Premier ducks queries on legal action by refinersPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul walks to his seat in parliament before delivering the policy address on Thursday. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declined to directly address concerns over private refiners preparing legal action against the government after it ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins, instead referring reporters to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan for clarification. "Please ask Mr Akanat," he said. Before Tuesday's policy meeting, Mr Akanat invited representatives from six refineries to discuss the proposed cut, including Thai Oil, IRPC, PTT Global Chemical, Star Petroleum Refining (SPRC), Bangchak Corporation, and Esso (Thailand). He insisted Bangchak staff remained on standby and said he would later explain his absence directly to the energy minister.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2026 23:31 UTC