People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut demanded that the government explain the overnight fuel price rise in the House, while Rangsiman Rome said the “shadowy mastermind” behind the crisis was the government itself, after subsidy cuts pushed diesel to 38.94 baht a litre.

Khon Kaen police released activist Rangsiman Rome, who has participated in several activities to press for freedom of expression and elections, on Bt10,000 bail on Sunday.