Thai PM Retorts to Former Minister's Criticism Over Fuel Tax Cuts
A heated exchange unfolded on social media between Thailand's Prime Minister and a former minister regarding fuel tax reduction policies. The former minister criticized the measures as ineffective, while the Prime Minister questioned the latter's lack of rural experience, sparking a vigorous debate.
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