As Thailand’s fuel prices climb, some delivery drivers are saying the country’s attempts at subsidies aren’t helping them much. One motorcycle taxi driver told Thai PBS World that, even though the government offers a 250 baht discount per month on benzene or gasohol, it’s not worth it when he has to travel a long distance for it.
The driver added that not many gas stations have joined the scheme. Deputy Director-General of the Department of Energy Business Patteera Saipratumtip said that by May 20, about 1,000 gas stations had joined the “Win Save” discount programme.
Another worker, a delivery service bike rider, said he now spends an average of 300 baht a day on gasohol, instead of 200 baht. Gasohol currently costs 43.5 baht per litre, Benzene 95 costs 50.9 baht per litre.
Meanwhile, Thailand’s diesel price has also climbed, despite subsidies. The current subsidy…
