Bangkok: The younger brother of 'Sia Tue' has appeared before the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to acknowledge the charges against him. Next week, six refineries are expected to do the same, as the DSI has ordered an immediate suspension of compensation payments from the Oil Fund.
According to Thai News Agency, additional evidence in the Ang Thong oil depot case was submitted to the DSI last month by the "Team Sud Soi," a faction known as the "Team at the End of the Alley." Ms. Thitiphas Chotdechachainant, Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Chair of the Intensive Investigation Committee for Energy Reform, stated on her personal Facebook page that the Ministry of Energy has updated the DSI on the case's progress. Mr. Surat Sukcharoenkraisri, the brother of "Sia Tue," met with DSI investigators on June 6th, 2026, to be informed of the charges under the Fuel Oil Trading Act B.E. 2543 (2000).
Ms. Thitiphas also mentioned that the DSI has issued summonses to six major refineries to appear and acknowledge the charges in Special Case No. 80/2569 on June 11-12, 2026. During the prosecution period, compensation payments from the Fuel Fund will be suspended for any trader accused and prosecuted under the policy of Mr. Ekanat Promphan, the Minister of Energy, until a court ruling is completed.
Ms. Thitiphas detailed that the "Sud Soi" team will provide the subcommittee with transportation documents of all six vendors to monitor and verify the implementation of the measures. The team will also investigate further to determine any involvement of government agencies or officials.
"Minister Ekanat's team is proceeding with the investigation and prosecuting the case based on evidence and the law in a straightforward manner. From now on, it is the DSI's responsibility to bring the accused into the legal process. Meanwhile, the 'suppression unit' continues its investigation. If additional evidence is found, it will be forwarded to the relevant agencies for further legal action," she added.