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Thai Undertaker Protests Diesel Shortage Amid War Crisis

3/31/2026

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A Thai undertaker, Preecha Ngernkasem, brought a corpse to a petrol station to demonstrate his urgent diesel need for cremation amid shortages tied to the U.S.-Iran war.
Crematoria rely on diesel, and the conflict disrupted supplies, causing queues and purchase limits at stations.
The government raised diesel prices from 29.94 to 38.94 baht per litre, despite claims of reserves.
Social media calls for government accountability.

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Story summary

A Thai undertaker, Preecha Ngernkasem, brought a corpse to a petrol station to demonstrate his urgent diesel need for cremation amid shortages tied to the U.S.-Iran war.
Crematoria rely on diesel, and the conflict disrupted supplies, causing queues and purchase limits at stations.
The government raised diesel prices from 29.94 to 38.94 baht per litre, despite claims of reserves.
Social media calls for government accountability.