Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade has reminded retailers to strictly follow pricing laws, warning of fines and jail terms for overcharging, hoarding and failing to display prices.
Commerce Ministry tightens price checks, launches ‘Thai Helps Thai’ discounts from April 1
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is stepping up daily inspections to prevent overpricing and hoarding, while rolling out the ‘Thai Helps Thai’ scheme from April 1, 2026 with discounts of up to 50% on selected essentials.
Thailand’s Provincial Administration Department has instructed all governors, district chiefs and local leaders to inspect petrol stations and report daily fuel stocks, aiming to prevent hoarding and ensure timely measures amid supply concerns.
PM says no “mystery hoarders” behind fuel fears, blames panic buying as daily demand jumps
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand is not facing an oil shortage and crude imports and refining remain normal, but public anxiety has driven demand up from 67 million to 84 million litres a day, forcing authorities to restore confidence and normalise fuel distribution.
ISOC launches nationwide crackdown on fuel hoarding and unfair pricing
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
The Internal Security Operations Command has ordered provincial units nationwide to form inspection teams to closely monitor fuel sales and stockpiling.