A growing crisis in the Gulf is impacting Thailand’s fishing industry, as soaring fuel prices force more than a thousand boats to stop operating. The surge in diesel costs—linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East—is putting severe pressure on fishing communities.
In Samut Songkhram, boat owners say they are struggling to stay afloat, with some forced to dock vessels and consider layoffs. As fuel prices continue to rise, the economic impact is expected to spread across the sector and beyond.
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Thailand’s fishing sector hit hard as diesel prices surge.
