SONGKHLA — Authorities in southern Thailand are investigating a Malaysian-owned logistics company after around 100,000 litres of diesel were found stored on its premises in Sadao district, following complaints from local residents.
The case emerged after reports on social media alleged that a transport operator running trailer trucks between Thailand and Malaysia had been stockpiling large amounts of fuel at a yard on Kanchanavanich Road.
Songkhla Governor Rattasat Chidchu ordered a joint inspection involving provincial energy officials, district authorities, police, customs and excise officers.
During the inspection, officials found about 100,000 litres of diesel stored in tanks, including around 50,000 litres underground and 35,000 litres in above-ground containers at the company’s truck yard.
When questioned, the site operator failed to produce documents proving legal authorisation to store the fuel or records showing its origin. Police have filed charges against the caretaker and the company owner under the Fuel Control Act of 1999.
Investigators believe the diesel was brought in from Malaysia by the company’s trucks before a recent fuel price increase, then transferred into storage tanks for use in its transport operations.
Authorities said similar practices may be taking place among other Malaysian-owned logistics firms in Sadao and nearby Hat Yai district. Officials warned the case could involve not only illegal fuel storage but also possession of untaxed imported fuel, and inspections will be expanded to other operators in the province.