Thai Enquirer News Summary – November 13, 2026

On November 13, 2026, the ongoing street protest movement in Thailand announced plans to split into two groups starting from Monday, November 16. One group will remain near the Chamai Maruchet Bridge, while the other will march to the Ministry of Energy to demand a 10-Baht-per-liter reduction in diesel prices. The protesters feel that their requests for an immediate response from the government have been ignored, leading to the escalation of their actions.

The protest leadership has also instructed demonstrators to move their sleeping quarters away from the Prem Prachakorn Canal to comply with police regulations. Meanwhile, PTT Public Company Limited reported a strong Q3 2026 net profit of 40,552.82 million Baht, a 104.98% increase year-on-year, driven by the petrochemical and refining business. This has led to questions about the government's apparent conflict of interest, as the Oil Fund faces a deficit, while energy conglomerates like PTT are making significant profits.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul continues to promote the benefits of E20 and B20 gasoline, urging provinces to encourage the use of biodiesel. He explained that B20 can be used without compromising performance and offers a price difference of nearly 10 Baht per liter compared to standard diesel. However, critics question the validity of his personal vehicle running on the promoted fuel.