Bangkok: Mr. Veerayuth Kanchuchat, Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament of the People's Party, has outlined a threefold strategy aimed at addressing Thailand's ongoing oil crisis. Speaking at the 27th House of Representatives meeting, Veerayuth emphasized the necessity of changing the government's approach to crisis management, particularly amid the challenges posed by the Middle East conflict. According to Thai News Agency, Veerayuth's proposal comes in light of the energy challenges stemming from the Middle East conflict, with over 60% of Thailand's crude oil imported from the region. He likened oil to the "main artery" of the Thai economy, crucial for the livelihoods of many citizens, including delivery riders, drivers, vendors, fishermen, and farmers. Veerayuth stressed that effective leadership in these turbulent times requires transparency, empathy, and decisive action. Veerayuth's first recommendation calls for a transition from a closed to an open approach in crisis management. He criticized the g overnment's current practices under the "Center for Monitoring and Managing the Conflict in the Middle East," headed by Deputy Prime Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, for being overly exclusive and not inclusive of smaller stakeholders. Veerayuth pointed out that the government's lack of transparency and public engagement has led to panic and misinformation among citizens. He urged the government to disclose relevant information about fuel availability and to hold officials accountable. The second recommendation involves shifting from fixed price freezes to tiered subsidies and targeted assistance for vulnerable groups. Veerayuth highlighted the chaos caused by the government's advance announcement of a 15-day price freeze, which resulted in fuel shortages. He proposed a system of tiered subsidies to better reflect global oil price fluctuations, along with targeted financial aid for low-income groups, farmers, and other sectors indirectly affected by the crisis. Veerayuth's third suggestion focuses on transf orming the "Green Flag Fertilizer" project into a comprehensive supply chain management approach. He criticized the current project's limited impact on farmers and suggested distributing fertilizer coupons to reduce production costs. Veerayuth called for government oversight to ensure fair pricing throughout the agricultural supply chain and proposed using existing farmer databases to tailor assistance effectively. In conclusion, Veerayuth emphasized the importance of restoring public confidence through transparent and fair governance. He invited affected groups, including farmers, fishermen, and transportation workers, to voice their concerns to the People's Party, ensuring that their needs are addressed during this crisis.