Thailand striving to become EV production base in Southeast Asia

Bangkok (VNA), Dec. 6 -- The Government of Thailand is striving to turn this country into an electric vehicle (EV) production base in Southeast Asia.

Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said recently that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed related agencies to implement environmental targets to meet the Government's carbon neutrality , EV, and renewable energy policies.

He added the Government is accelerating the development of renewable energy, green economy, and the EV industry under its 30@30 policy in order to promote Thailand as an EV production base in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.

Thailand ranked 9th among countries with readiness for electric mobility, according to the Global Electri...