8 Dec’20 – Mr. Sak Siam Chidchob, Transport, reveals the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority Rehabilitation Plan (BMTA) that it is currently listening to clear opinions from relevant agencies. Both in part of the Ministry of Finance And the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council Or NESDB (NESDB), which assesses that At present, the implementation of such rehabilitation plans Has been delayed than planned, although the Cabinet has approved by December 2020, BMA will begin to accept the first 400 electric buses (EV) in May. . 2021
However, from the beginning, it will gradually receive March 2021 and complete 2,511 vehicles in 7 months (Sep. 2021), while postponing further Also shifted the time frame out of the said progress He informed Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha already acknowledged and the Prime Minister ordered the Secretary-General of the Cabinet to accelerate further action. Since the proposal has been submitted to the Cabinet Meeting (Cabinet) for almost a month now.
“I was told that what we had to offer It does not mean that it must be in accordance with all matters proposed by the transport. When there is an opinion We are responsible for explaining those opinions. And hurriedly took the opinion because if waiting, there would be a lot of opportunity, both of the BMA. People have used poor quality services. And pollution occurs every day from the vehicle condition of BMTA, which is now waiting for a clear opinion from Ministry of Finance There are more questions about debt management and NESDB, which we have to explain. What will we explain? Or want you to do something, just tell me If you can’t do it, keep using it like this, ”said Sak Siam.
Mr. Sak Siam Also said after chairing the meeting to discuss the study of electric vehicles (EV) with the Sub-Commission of Electric Vehicles that Subcommittee Has presented the results of a study on electric vehicles stating that the transition period will be within 15 years, while the Ministry of Transport has set it at 20 years because it will have to look at legal matters. Plans to promote the transition to electric power Including the electric power charging station as well, from the discussion, it was found that the data were consistent. But the subcommittee There is concern that Thailand may be hijacked by other countries. Because foreign countries have the advantage of investing in building factories With clarification that About supporting the use of this electric train The Prime Minister has already supported the matter. Together with the Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) has promoted investment.
“Has recommended to the subcommittee Acts as a connection point to exchange information with other agencies such as the Ministry of Industry, Energy, Interior, Finance, Environment and Ministry of Education. Which the subcommittee Has reported that there are plans to go already. In addition, he has deposited the matter of managing the used battery. Due to pollution which will be a problem later Including to study the matter of establishing funds To help entrepreneurs This is because they are viewed as having the inequality of transition to electric power. From the data, it is found that the replacement of the EV is 3 hundred thousand baht per vehicle, which must be seen if there are any guidelines. In the part of the ministry what can be done Such as reducing the house fee and extending the vehicle license, ”said Sak Siam.
Mr. Sak Siam Further said In the part of the Ministry of Transport The pilot operation will begin to switch to EV with BMTA vehicles as well as other public vehicles such as motorcycles, taxis, etc., but must consider the availability. At the same time, the subcommittee stated that Thailand has companies that can manufacture batteries, such as BMTA vehicles, there are many companies that can produce 2,500 cars within a year, only importing motors. And battery only Due to concerns that the Ministry of Transport will block Thai companies from participating in the auction, however, confirms that the Ministry of Transport has stated in the tender document (TOR) that there must be at least at least the use of local materials (Local Content). More than 50%
For the implementation of electric vehicles, there are 6 aspects which are: 1. Measure to promote Invest to create supply (Supply). 2. Measures to stimulate the domestic market (Demand). 3. Prepare the infrastructure. 4.Electric vehicle standardization 5. Management of used batteries and 6. Other measures
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