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  • Thailand NewsThai government pushes use of electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions

    Thai government pushes use of electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions

    The Thai government has approved a budget of 3 billion baht to subsidise the price of electric vehicles and has installed free-to-use EV charging stations at Benjakitti Park in Bangkok to promote the shift to a low carbon society. The spokesperson for the prime minister, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchan, announced today that PM Prayut Chan-o-cha aims to promote electric vehicles and make…

  • Technology NewsGlobal Electric Vehicle sales up 109% last year

    Global Electric Vehicle sales up 109% last year

    In new research on the global electric vehicle market, Canalys estimates that 6.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold worldwide in 2021, up 109% on 2020. EVs include fully electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars. The total global car market grew just 4% in 2021 as it continued to struggle with Covid-19 restrictions and chip shortages. EV sales represented 9%…

  • Economy NewsFord factories in Thailand to receive a US 0 million upgrade

    Ford factories in Thailand to receive a US $900 million upgrade

    In an announcement today, Ford Motor Company committed to investing US $900 million – about 30 billion baht – to upgrade their factories in Thailand. The American car manufacturer vowed to modernise its production plants in Thailand that support the building of the Everest SUV and Ranger pickup truck. The 30 billion baht is the biggest single investment that Ford…

  • Thailand video newsThai expats return, Rising sea levels, Thai chillies and Adverts | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 59

    Thai expats return, Rising sea levels, Thai chillies and Adverts | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 59

    Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.

  • Business NewsThailand jumps on the electric bandwagon, aims to become EV production hub

    Thailand jumps on the electric bandwagon, aims to become EV production hub

    The Thai government has ambitious plans to turn the Kingdom into a Southeast Asian hub for the manufacture of electric vehicles. Nikkei Asia reports that big companies in Thailand are preparing to invest substantially in the greener mode of transport, after the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee suggested a new manufacturing target could mean half of Thailand’s auto-production is made…

  • Transport NewsThailand aims for only electric vehicles by 2035

    Thailand aims for only electric vehicles by 2035

    Thailand has announced an ambitious plan to move to only sell zero-emission electric vehicles by 2035 as it aims to be at the forefront of the electric car market. Right now in Thailand, less than 1% of the vehicles on the road are electric but an advisor to the Energy Ministry’s national policy committee said that it’s clear the world…

  • Business NewsHuge potential for electric car industry in Thailand

    Huge potential for electric car industry in Thailand

    Have you considered getting an electric car yet? What’s your impediment? Cost? Selection? Too ‘out there’ for you at this stage? Electric cars (EVs) are yet to go mainstream in Thailand as yet. But there is little doubt the popularity of locally built and imported EVs will rise over the next few years. There will be more choice, the cars…

  • Environment NewsEnergy Minister pushing for investment in electric vehicle production in Thailand

    Energy Minister pushing for investment in electric vehicle production in Thailand

    PHOTO: Wikipedia Energy Minister, Sontirat Sontijirawong, has announced a package to allow for the production of electric vehicles in Thailand. The package includes incentives on investment, as well as on the production of components and batteries. It’s understood that the package also has measures to promote the wider use of electric vehicles among the public, following environmental and emissions concerns…