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Rising Fuel Prices Surge Thai Travel Costs for Songkran

4/11/2026

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Rising fuel prices driven by conflicts in the Middle East raise travel costs for Thais ahead of Songkran, the major holiday observed April 13–15.
At Bangkok's Mo Chit Two bus station, long queues form as travelers seek to return home.
The state-run bus company expects daily passenger numbers to rise nearly 80% over last year.
Army cadet Korawich Changpat says time with loved ones is worth the inflated fares.

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Rising fuel prices driven by conflicts in the Middle East raise travel costs for Thais ahead of Songkran, the major holiday observed April 13–15.
At Bangkok's Mo Chit Two bus station, long queues form as travelers seek to return home.
The state-run bus company expects daily passenger numbers to rise nearly 80% over last year.
Army cadet Korawich Changpat says time with loved ones is worth the inflated fares.