Transport operators demand diesel price cuts, threaten Bangkok truck convoy

Bangkok Post - Nov 4, 2026

The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) and 13 allied associations staged a rally outside the Ministry of Energy in Bangkok on Wednesday, demanding that the government take immediate action to address rising fuel prices.

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