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- In March 2026, the Thai shrimp boat Lucky Blessings remains docked after a 75% spike in fuel prices, leaving owner Wittaya Lekdee unable to fish.
- Truck driver Prayoon Srisawat joined a protest against rising gas prices, reporting a significant drop in his income.
- The oil shock from the war in Iran has severely impacted Southeast Asia, increasing public discontent in a region home to more than 600 million people.
