Thailand's Oil Fund Deficit Exceeds 101 Billion Baht as Subsidies Adjusted
Thailand's Oil Fund has plunged into a deficit exceeding 101 billion baht. The government is attempting to bridge this gap by reducing diesel subsidies and increasing gasoline taxes, a move aimed at managing soaring energy prices.
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