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PM Anutin pledges to listen to protesters demanding fuel price cuts
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirmed the government’s readiness to hear fuel price protesters’ demands at Government House on Monday (November 9, 2026).
Key facts
- Addressing the demand for a THB10-per-litre reduction in fuel prices, Anutin said he would like to make the cut if possible, but had to consider whether its consequences would cause greater harm.
- Energy Minister Akanat Promphan was also ready to listen, Anutin added.
- An alternative measure had already reduced excise tax on B20 fuel by around THB9, according to Anutin.
- Mano maintained that he would be willing to begin negotiations and meet the prime minister in person if the ministry agreed to cut diesel prices by THB10.
- The ministry was using every available tool to address the issue and had worked to change the energy pricing structure, removing more than THB18 billion a year in costs the spokesperson described as artificial.
Summary
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan was also ready to listen, Anutin added.
The government would work with protesters on issues where solutions could be found, as they were all fellow Thais.