Transport services returning to normal in Thailand

Petrol stations in the outskirts of Bangkok have reported higher sales during the last few days while public transport services should return to full operation by May 31. Security officials are still not allowing petrol stations in 13 risk districts to reopen although the riot situation has abated. This has resulted in brisk sales for petrol stations on the outskirts of Bangkok. Operators of petrol stations in outer Bangkok said there has been an increase in petrol sales by 50% from 50,000 to 80,000 baht (US$1,535-US$2,456) to more than 160,000 baht (US$4,913) a day. (May 24, 2010)