PM Anutin Confirms Government Listens to Fuel Price Protest
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated the government is ready to address protest demands regarding diesel prices while prioritizing protesters' rights.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the ongoing rally led by the reclaim country group.
- Authorities were instructed to respect protesters' rights and facilitate petition submissions.
- The demand to cut diesel prices by 10 baht per liter requires careful evaluation of potential impacts.
At 3:40 PM on November 9, 2026, at Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul spoke to reporters following a National Security Council meeting regarding the persistent protest led by local leader Kamnan Mano's group demanding fuel price reductions.
Anutin stated that National Police Chief Pol Gen Samran Nuanma and Metropolitan Police Bureau Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom have been continuously reporting on the situation. He has instructed all related officials and cabinet members to respect the protesters' rights and thoroughly address their inquiries and suggestions.
"If there is a petition, we are ready to fully facilitate it. Regarding the demand to reduce the diesel price by 10 baht per liter, everything must be reasonable. If we can do it, we want to reduce it as much as possible, not just 10 baht, but we must examine whether doing so would cause greater damage."
Anutin Charnvirakul
The Prime Minister emphasized that if any proposals align with ongoing government policies or offer viable solutions, the administration is more than willing to cooperate, noting that the demonstrators are Thai citizens whom the government is obligated to protect.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Fuel pricing policies and energy subsidies remain critical economic challenges for Thai administrations, as energy costs directly dictate inflation rates and public transportation expenses. The government's strategy to handle demonstrations through dialogue and security monitoring reflects an effort to maintain public order while acknowledging public grievances, though fiscal constraints on state oil funds limit dramatic price cuts.
Regarding the formal submission of demands, Anutin confirmed that the government is fully prepared to accommodate the protesters should they wish to present their formal petitions to the administration for proper bureaucratic review.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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