Chakrapan NatanriPanic buying and distribution bottlenecks have triggered diesel shortages, disrupting essential services and daily life across several provinces. Only premium diesel at 44 baht per litre remained, which we had to use to ensure readiness for emergencies," he said. In Kanchanaburi's Muang district, waste collection was suspended in some areas due to diesel shortages after many stations ran out of supply. Healthcare services are under strain, particularly at Khon Buri Hospital in Khon Buri district, where staff have taken extraordinary measures to secure fuel for critical systems. In Phitsanulok, diesel shortages persisted for a second day, with several stations running out within hours of restocking and uncertain delivery schedules.

Source: Bangkok Post March 17, 2026 21:50 UTC