Thailand eyes tax rate for electric vehicles as part of ‘net zero’ dream
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Finance Ministry has called on the Excise and Customs Department to come up with a tax rate for electric vehicles (EVs) soon, as part of Thailand’s dream to achieve zero emissions by 2065.
PM touts electric car policy at COP26
Thailand has set a target of having 15 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads by 2035 as a part of the country’s strategy to lower greenhouse gas emissions, according to government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.
Bridgestone Thailand utilizes solar power for tire production
A solar power generator has started the first phase of its operation at Bridgestone Tire Manufacturing Thailand’s (BTMT) Chonburi facility, where it is being used to power truck and bus tire production.
PTTEP UPS FULL YEAR SALES VOLUME TARGET
Thai state-owned PTTEP on October 28 reported a higher sales revenue in the first nine months of the year, due to increased sales volumes and higher prices. It has also revised the full-year sales volume target to 417,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
An environmental Life Cycle Assessment of rooftop solar in Bangkok, Thailand
Honing in on the EV industry goal
Development of the electric vehicle (EV) industry is gaining momentum as state and private sectors are working to translate plans to make Thailand a major EV production hub into actions.
Thailand to extend cap on diesel prices to help consumers
BANGKOK, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Thailand will extend its diesel price cap of 30 baht ($0.8987) per litre beyond this month, its deputy prime minister said on Wednesday, as global oil prices put a strain on consumers and an economy struggling from the pandemic.
UOB launches financing platform for energy efficiency projects in buildings, homes
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – UOB has launched an integrated financing platform to drive the development and adoption of energy efficiency projects for buildings and homes in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
