“Sudarat” points out that the “US-Iran” ceasefire deal remains fragile and urges the government to reduce fuel prices both structurally and through taxes.

Today (8 April) Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan former leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, stated that while the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran this morning is good news, the future remains highly uncertain, as it is only a temporary two-week halt. She requested the government to consider policies to alleviate the problems faced by the public, focusing on two areas. Firstly, a policy to reduce fuel prices, which can be done in two ways: 1. Adjusting the fuel price structure, which the government has already undertaken, is commendable, but a reduction of only 2 baht may not be sufficient. She noted that the government has been comparing the price increase from 3-4 baht last month to 14-16 baht this month, a difference of 10 baht, yet the reduction was only 2 baht. 2. Regarding fuel taxes. Regarding the excise tax on fuel and VAT, I have consistently urged the government to reduce or exempt these taxes. This would reduce the price of fuel by up to 10 baht. I would like to ask the government to consider this.

Secondly, concerning managing the nation during this crisis, we cannot think normally anymore. I want the government to tighten its belt and reduce all non-essential expenses. I would like to point out that construction projects, including large-scale buildings and roads, with a budget of 200 billion baht, must be cut first. This money can then be used to subsidize fuel taxes and assist ordinary citizens, such as farmers and low-income workers, to ensure their survival during this crisis.