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Sky-high diesel price forces Phitsanulok songthaew driver to quit after 30 years

Today 09:14Key points summarised by AI

Surging diesel prices, now at 40 baht a litre, are making public transport operations in Phitsanulok economically unviable, with fuel costs often far exceeding daily revenue.
Veteran songthaew driver Pairoht Yoosuk, after 30 years, is forced to cease operations by year-end due to unsustainable losses from high fuel expenses and drastically reduced passenger volume.
The Phitsanulok-Bang Rakam route has seen a significant decline in active songthaew vehicles, from nine to five, with further reductions anticipated if fuel prices remain elevated.

Today 09:34Key points summarised by AI

A police officer surrendered after a nearly 20-hour standoff following the fatal shooting of his teacher wife at a municipal kindergarten in Chon Buri.
Pol Sub-Lt Tassapong Thongthach yielded to authorities after his son's repeated persuasion, emerging from his home visibly exhausted and stressed.
The incident, which caused panic among school personnel and led to a large police operation, concluded peacefully with the officer's arrest and the recovery of the weapon.

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