Nonthaburi Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Mobilize officials to inspect fuel dispensers throughout the country. To build confidence among the people before this Songkran holiday. Emphasize that if any gas station is found to be abnormal, please report it to hotline 1569 immediately.
Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Revealed after visiting the area to inspect the fuel dispenser. At the Caltex fuel station and the Bangchak fuel service station near Phuket International Airport in the Mueang District area of Phuket Province that during the close to the Chakri Day holiday and the Songkran Festival where a large number of people traveled. Therefore, officials were ordered to go to the area to check the accuracy of the fuel dispensers. According to the policy of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Emphasis is placed on maintaining fairness for the people. Today () they came to randomly inspect the gas dispensers
. which has tested the accuracy of the fuel dispenser and allow the people who come to refuel to participate in the inspection as well. It was found that the fuel dispensers at both service stations were accurate. The contingency rate is as specified by law. which specifies that the inspection of fuel pump certification and renewal of certification shall not exceed ±0.3% and during use inspection shall not exceed ±0.5%.
“To the people When it’s time to refuel Please look at the circular sign of the Central Bureau of Weights and Measures of the Department of Internal Trade. that is attached to the gas dispenser at the service station The 2024 certification sticker will be blue. If there is such a sticker, it means that it has been verified. And note that the price on the sign at the pump and at the dispenser must match. In this regard, the Department of Internal Trade has organized special officials. Inspected the fuel dispenser together with the Ministry of Energy. To create confidence for the people who wil
l travel during this Songkran holiday. If the public sees any gas station that is not full of liters. You can report it at the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569 or provincial commercial offices nationwide,’ Mr. Wattanasak said.
In addition, the Department will send officials to investigate. And if any offense is found, strict legal action will be taken. In addition, we would like to emphasize to operators that they must abide by the law and not take advantage of service users. In the case of finding the use of a fuel dispenser that has no certification or expired certification. and the fuel supply is inaccurate There is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, or both. and any modification of fuel dispensers or scales and measures. There is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 7 years and a fine not exceeding 280,000 baht. -514
Source: Thai News Agency