Thailand’s retail gasoline prices have risen to record high levels in response to surging crude prices on the international markets. Octane 95 gasoline is now selling for Bt19.39 a litre while Octane-91 costs Bt18.59. (US$1=41 baht). Crude oil prices have risen to nearly US$45/barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, and are tipped to exceed…