Kamphaeng phet: Many gas stations in Kamphaeng Phet province have run out of diesel fuel. Meanwhile, at a gas station near the Mae Sot border, people woke up at 4 am to line up for fuel, creating a queue that stretched almost 3 kilometers down the road.
According to Thai News Agency, vehicle owners, especially those with diesel engines, lined up with their cars and reserve tanks to refuel at gas stations in the Mueang district of Kamphaeng Phet province, with queues extending outside the stations. Diesel fuel is considered essential for daily life, including personal vehicle use, goods transportation, and most importantly, for agriculture, where it's necessary for agricultural machinery. One person in line said that many gas stations in Kamphaeng Phet are experiencing shortages. They learned that the gas station was limiting fuel purchases to 700 baht per vehicle and a maximum of 700 baht for reserve tanks.
People started queuing to fill up their tanks at 4 AM, and by noon, all gas stations were out of gas. Since 4 AM, residents of Mae Sot and surrounding districts have been alarmed by the fuel shortage along the Thai-Myanmar border. They have been lining up for fuel along the Mae Sot-Tha Song Yang road in Mae Sot district, Tak province, forming queues over 3 kilometers long and causing traffic congestion. Today in Mae Sot district, gas stations have limited fuel options: 500 baht per vehicle for regular cars, 100 liters per transport vehicle, 200 liters per large cargo truck, and a maximum of 10 liters per farmer's tank. Police from Mae Sot Police Station and local officials were present to maintain security during the queues due to clashes caused by people trying to cut in line. As of the end of the day, almost all gas stations in Mae Sot district, Tak province, have displayed signs indicating that all types of fuel are out of stock.
The gas station sold fuel for 2-3 hours, then had to close completely. In Mueang Phichit district, villagers have been queuing at gas stations for over 5 hours, but are unable to refuel, especially with diesel, which is becoming scarce. Some users have even resorted to following fuel trucks from the depot in Wachirabarami district, tracking which gas station they're delivering fuel to, and then notifying friends and acquaintances to wait at the same station. This is particularly concerning for agricultural workers who use large quantities of fuel for their tractors, combine harvesters, and trucks carrying rice. The fuel shortage in Phichit province has reached a critical level, with many gas stations running out of fuel within only 2-3 hours of operation per day.