Thai Ex-Minister: 10 Baht Fuel Price Cut Achievable with Structural Reform
Former Thai Energy Minister Pirapan Saleerattavipak stated that a 10 Baht per liter reduction in fuel prices is achievable, but it requires bold structural reforms. He proposed abandoning reliance on Singapore market prices and revising tax and fund structures.
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