Cheap fuel

Damri Phromsuit, chief of the bus-operators' club in the province, said the members, who operate 372 vehicles, would meet late this month or early next month to discuss the proposal. Non-members may also be invited to take equity participation.

  The club plans to ask for a special quota of 11,000 litres of fuel per day. "Primarily, the station will service members. If the members agree to the proposal, it should counter the high energy price, as the fuel could be Bt2-Bt3 per litre cheaper than in other stations," Damri said. - The Nation

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Thumbs up

A clear majority of more than 66 per cent in Bangkok and upcountry approve the six relief measures which the government will enforce for six months to help the people cope with economic woes, Suan Dusit Poll said on Friday.

  Bangkok residents said they found the reduction of excise charges for diesel and gasohol the "most helpful" measure, while villagers said they were most satisfied with the suspension of the price hike of cooking gas. - The Nation