The move came after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered the DSI to collect data on oil stockpiling at storage facilities and consider designating the case as a special case. Inspections conducted on Wednesday at six major oil depots in Surat Thani uncovered alleged irregularities. The case could proceed as a special case, though it requires approval from the DSI's Board of Special Case due to its criminal nature. The DSI is expected to finalise and submit the case file to the board next week. The Thai-MECC is leading the probe and will forward findings to the DSI, they said.

Source: Bangkok Post April 04, 2026 23:47 UTC