In a delightful twist to the monotony of everyday life, PTT Station has decided to sprinkle a little joy on Children’s Day by trimming the retail prices of petrol and gasohol. Starting bright and early on January 11, drivers are in for pleasant surprises when they hit the pumps. A modest yet meaningful decrease of 0.30 baht per litre awaits those purchasing petrol and gasohol, making drives just that tad more affordable. Not leaving out the eco-conscious crowd, E20 fuel has been marked down by 0.40 baht per litre, and E85 enjoys a neat 0.50 baht per litre drop.
As the sun rises, motorists will find petrol priced at a much friendlier 43.94 baht per litre. Gasohol 95 stands at 35.65 baht per litre, while Gasohol 91 is slightly southward at 35.28 baht per litre. Green crusaders opting for E20 will be greeted with a price tag of 33.44 baht per litre, and E85 follows closely at 33.09 baht per litre. For those driving a bit more on the premium side, Premium Gasohol 95 settles at 44.24 baht per litre. Best to set your alarms, though; these changes went live today at the sprightly hour of 5 AM. Meanwhile, diesel aficionados will find no changes in their corner, with Diesel B7 and Diesel B20 holding strong at 32.94 baht per litre, and the fancy Premium Diesel B7 standing firm at 44.94 baht per litre. Bear in mind, Bangkok’s maintenance tax needs to be added to these retail prices for the final tally, as reported by KhaoSod.
Let’s take a step back to appreciate the journey: Back in October, PTT Station cut petrol prices by 0.50 baht per litre, giving regular petrol a slightly tangible 43.64 baht per litre price. November turned the tables a bit, inching petrol and gasohol prices up by 0.30 baht per litre, culminating at 44.24 baht per litre for regular petrol.
Speaking of generosity and community spirit, there’s a heartwarming tale from Pathum Thani. A motorcycle shop owner decided to make the lives of everyday heroes a bit easier by offering a token of relief — free petrol. No festival or gimmicks involved, just pure kindness. An impressive queue, stretching lavishly over 500 metres, bore testimony to the community’s gratitude. Residents, motorcycle taxi drivers, and delivery riders patiently assembled outside Nuanakorn Motorcycles, Khlong Sam Road-bound, to partake in this goodwill. The shop owner shared that this marks the third glorious year of this charitable initiative, where three 200-litre petrol drums, outfitted with pumps, distributed free 95-octane fuel to the local populace. These acts remind us of the goodwill humanity holds, as the shop owner endeavors to lift the financial burden off the community’s shoulders.
The energy and warmth in Thailand are contagious, spreading through towns and stories, often breaking the barriers of typical news. With so much happening across the nation, from outstanding acts of kindness to thrilling Children’s Day festivities, each day is a fresh page in Thailand’s vibrant diary.
It’s great to see big companies like PTT giving back with fuel price reductions. Even a small amount helps during difficult times!
This seems more like a marketing tactic to me. They are making small price cuts to get attention, but it’s not a significant saving for the average driver.
Exactly! People should be focusing on sustainable transport alternatives instead of relying on these minor fuel discounts.
Maybe so, but any relief for motorists is better than none. We can’t expect everyone to switch overnight, it’s about gradual change.
You’re right, Jenna. Still, I hope these companies do more for genuine sustainability efforts in the future.
I think this could really help lots of families, especially those who rely heavily on driving for their jobs.
Why isn’t diesel included in these cuts? Seems like there’s always favoritism towards petrol users.
Diesel prices are often stable because they’re tied more to commercial use. It makes sense to focus price cuts where they impact a larger portion of personal drivers more directly.
Could be, but diesel drivers deserve better too. These cuts add up over time like the article suggests.
What an amazing initiative by the motorcycle shop owner! It’s stories like these that show the human spirit is strong!
It’s nice, but inconvenient. It shouldn’t be up to individuals to provide what’s needed. Structural change is necessary to alleviate broader issues of poverty.
True, but individual acts can lead the way to remind us what’s possible. They inspire larger changes.
Reducing fuel prices on Children’s Day is cute, but it’s more crucial for companies to invest in clean energy instead.
That’s the dream. Fossil fuel reliance needs to reduce drastically for any true progress. Discounts won’t help long-term.
In the meantime, these discounts might provide immediate relief to some. We still need to balance the long-term and short-term impacts.
How about the 0.50 baht drop in E85? It’s a good incentive for people to consider shifting to more environmentally friendly options.
I’m glad to see E85 getting attention! It’s a small step, but people need encouragement to start exploring greener paths.
Exactly, these small pricing strategies might just be what some people need to try alternative fuels.
But how many cars are actually compatible with E85? It’s not a solution for everyone yet.
PTT seems to be doing this as a feel-good marketing move rather than out of genuine corporate responsibility.
Indeed, the oil industry needs a serious image overhaul, but these are baby steps. Sometimes baby steps start big changes.
Why doesn’t the government offer subsidies to make such fuel price reductions more permanent?
It’s a shame diesel users are left out once again. This is a real imbalance.
Think about the environmental impact. Diesel needs more regulation rather than incentives.
True, but some of us don’t have alternatives yet. Until then, equality in price cuts is fair.
Whatever your take on the price cuts, the community spirit seen with the free petrol is what we should all be celebrating.
How often do these things happen? Feels like governments and big companies only do so much when there’s media coverage.
Things often look performative, but sometimes that’s just the catalyst for better action. Media plays a big role.
Still waiting for a proper approach to renewable energy in Thailand. It’s good to have such community events, but it shouldn’t overshadow the main goal.
Small changes lead to bigger shifts over time. These actions, although minor, build momentum for larger systemic change.