A street in the border town of Mae Sot is clogged with vehicles, mostly from Myanmar, waiting to enter service stations on Tuesday. (Photo: Assawin Pinitwong)The influx sparked concern among Mae Sot residents, who feared a potential fuel shortage and rushed to top up their tanks as well. Caltex raised diesel prices by 1.80 baht and most gasohol prices by 0.90 baht per litre. In Mae Sot, petrol stations reported long queues as drivers waited their turn. However, Myanmar nationals are still permitted to drive private vehicles across the border to refuel.

Source: Bangkok Post March 03, 2026 22:26 UTC