Songkran homecoming rush moves to trains as fuel prices skyrocketPhoto: Surachai PiragsaBURI RAM - Due to the surge in fuel prices, many travellers are booking trains to their hometowns ahead of the Songkran holiday. “With fuel now exceeding 50 baht per litre, the cost is simply too high,” he said. “In the past, when fuel was around 30 baht per litre, a few thousand baht would cover a trip. Now even daily commuting has become more expensive.”He urged the government to take urgent action to address rising fuel prices, stressing that the issue affects people across all professions. “Ideally, fuel prices should not exceed 30 baht per litre,” Supol said.

Source: Bangkok Post April 10, 2026 16:01 UTC