Thai Prime Minister Anutin stated on the 7th that in order to cope with the adverse impact of the Middle East conflict on energy supplies, the Thai government is considering implementing limited operating hours for gas stations at night.
He pointed out that the Thai government is accelerating the introduction of fuel-saving policies to address the energy supply tensions triggered by the Middle East conflict, and plans to launch relevant control measures after the Songkran Festival, as early as April 20.
He said that if the measure of limited gas station operating hours at night is eventually implemented, the initial time slot under consideration would be from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, and it is expected to be launched after April 20, so that citizens can first complete their festival travel for returning home and coming back, as well as resume normal life, thereby minimizing the impact on public transportation arrangements.
Anutin also stated that the Thai government will set up a new Management and Monitoring Center for Middle East Regional Conflict as soon as possible.