Gas stations to be open 24/7

[Wanderlust]

BANGKOK: -- Petrol stations around the country will be able to open around the clock from December 1, following Cabinet's decision Tuesday to lift the order for their closure between 10pm-5am, according to Government Spokesperson Yongyuth Mayalarp.

Mr Yongyuth told reporters that the order, enforced since July 12 as part of the government's drive to reduce domestic petrol consumption, has inconvenienced drivers and disrupted long-distance road travel, especially overnight transport.

The Energy Ministry, which proposed that the measure be lifted, said it will continue to encourage the public to conserve energy through other means. So far, the campaign has been successful and the public has been aware of the need to reduce its energy consumption, Mr Yongyuth added.

-- TNA 2006-11-28

[STEVE G]

This is good news as it was just an inconvenience if you wanted to drive at night to avoid traffic, which incidentally is more energy efficient.