Southern petrol supply 'secure' despite petrol station bombingsListen to this articleA store burns fiercely at a PTT petrol station in the far South, one of 11 bombed in three border provinces early Sunday morning. (Photo supplied)The Ministry of Energy has confirmed the security of the petrol supply in the far South following the coordinated bombings at 11 PTT petrol stations in three border provinces early Sunday morning. Veerapat Kiatfuengfoo, deputy permanent secretary for energy, said guards were now on duty at all petrol stations and strategic energy locations to ensure the safety of employees and customers. The Department of Energy Business will maintain petrol stocks and secure supply routes for the far South, he said. There are backup plans to use optional and secured routes to maintain energy security in the region."

Source: Bangkok Post January 11, 2026 07:50 UTC