Ministry caps fares amid Middle East tensionsThe Transport Ministry has ordered a cap on public transport fares as tensions in the Middle East threaten to drive up global energy prices, warning operators not to raise rates beyond legal limits. The ministry has set up a monitoring "war room" to track developments and oversee transport operators nationwide, aiming to ensure fares and freight charges remain within legally permitted levels. Authorities have also asked service providers to freeze fares while the government maintains the domestic diesel price cap. Road transport operators, including taxis, ride-hailing services and motorcycle taxis, must strictly follow regulated fares, while boat operators are barred from raising passenger or cargo fees beyond approved levels. In Phuket's Thalang district, inspectors from the provincial commerce office and the provincial energy office visited multiple fuel stations to monitor supply and pricing.

Source: Bangkok Post March 07, 2026 03:00 UTC