Thailand Rejects Oil Tanker Compensation Bill Before Cabinet Meeting Today
On March 10 at approximately 9:55 a.m., Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance Secretary-General Ek-Nitip Nittithanphascha denied that the Emergency Relief Bill to compensate for oil tankers has been submitted today's Cabinet meeting, stating it remains pending. This development follows reports from the Ministry of Labor indicating plans to issue an emergency relief bill aimed at supporting tanker fleets facing financial strain caused by continuous fuel price surges and operational disruptions in mid-range weather conditions affecting Thailand since early March 2019 (B.E.).
Key Points
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1Deputy Prime Minister Ek-Niti confirmed that the Emergency Relief Bill to compensate for oil tankers' liquidity has not yet been presented or discussed by Cabinet today.
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2The proposed bill aims to provide financial support from Finance Ministry funds as requested and approved in coordination with Energy Policy Office officials.
Developments
Perspectives
Deputy Prime Minister Ek-Niti Nithipatphas denied that the Emergency Decree to rescue and compensate oil tankers has been presented for consideration by Cabinet today, stating it is still in preparation.
— [Mar 10, 2569] Excerpt from Naewna"Ek-Nati" revealed on March 4th at a press conference that the Emergency Decree to rescue and compensate oil tankers has not yet been presented for consideration by Cabinet today. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized his adherence to government dress code measures despite tense weather conditions.
— [Mar 10, 2569] Excerpt from KaohoonDeputy PM Ek-Niti stated that the Emergency Decree regarding oil tanker rescue and compensation is still in preparation due to extreme heatwave situations. He mentioned discussions with Prime Minister Achat Pol Rukphibul about coordinating efforts.
— [Mar 10, 2569] Excerpt from Innnews.co.thDeputy PM Ek-Niti denied that the Emergency Decree for oil tanker rescue and compensation has been presented to Cabinet today. He cited extreme weather conditions as a factor in delaying preparations while noting coordination with Prime Minister Achat Pol Rukphibul.
— [Mar 10, 2569] Excerpt from ThaipostDeputy PM Ek-Niti denied that the Emergency Decree for oil tanker rescue and compensation has been presented to Cabinet today. He cited extreme weather conditions as a factor in delaying preparations while noting coordination with Prime Minister Achat Pol Rukphibul.
— [Mar 10, 2569] Excerpt from Matichon.co.th