Muang thong thani: Anutin Charnvirakul, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, firmly denied any stockpiling of oil despite growing concerns over Iran's recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Addressing media inquiries at Muang Thong Thani, Anutin responded unequivocally to questions about the alleged stockpiling of oil in anticipation of potential conflicts in the Middle East with a simple "No."
According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister opted not to comment on an order to freeze fuel prices for 15 days. Instead, he left the opening ceremony of the Association of Municipalities of Thailand's academic conference and seminar to attend a meeting at the Anti-Money Laundering Office. His silence on fuel price controls left some questions unanswered as he departed swiftly.
Upon his arrival at the Anti-Money Laundering Office, Anutin once again faced reporters' questions regarding whether the public was rushing to stockpile fuel. Consistently, he reiterated his stance with a firm "No," before promptly proceeding to the reception room, maintaining his position despite the persistent questioning.