NAKHON PHANOM — 29 March 2026, At 11:49 Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul conducted a surprise visit to a PTT petrol station in That Phanom district while on an official visit to Nakhon Phanom province.
Arriving unannounced, he reportedly rented a car and personally drove to the station, where he refuelled with Gasohol 91 himself.
The visit took place at a fuel station operated by Kulsak Wimon Limited Partnership on Chayangkun Road in tambon That Phanom, amphoe That Phanom.
Anutin emphasised that provincial authorities should step-up public communication on energy conservation and to closely monitor fuel supply during the upcoming Songkran festival to ensure adequate availability for motorists.
Officials said Nakhon Phanom currently has 333 fuel stations, including 72 large-scale outlets. In That Phanom district, there are 10 large stations in operation.
Diesel supply has improved and is now rated at “green” status across all districts, indicating stable availability. Other fuel types are also being supplied as normal, with no long queues reported.
Accompanying the visit were Permanent Secretary of the Interior Arsit Sampantharat, Community Development Department Director-General Siam Sirimongkol, and provincial governors from nine upper northeastern provinces.
