The operator of the electric boat service on the Chao Phraya River will add two new routes to and from Sathon pier on Dec 20, and charge a flat 20 baht rate until the end of this month.
EV sector optimistic on prospects
Government vow and declining costs a positive sign
published : 12 Apr 2021 at 04:30 Mine Smart Ferry boards on the Chao Phraya River.
Despite a drop in car sales in February because of the new Covid-19 outbreak, the electric vehicle (EV) industry is upbeat, hoping 2021 is another year of significant progress for the development of its infrastructure.
Higher numbers of EVs, electric ferries and EV charging outlets are expected this year, which gradually moves Thailand towards achieving the government s goal of EVs making up at least 50% of new car production, or 1.25 million units, by 2030.
This target was changed from 30% of new car production following the global trend of carbon neutrality to cope with global warming, which is directly linked to climate change.
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State officials told to stay home
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published : 23 Dec 2020 at 06:55 Thick smog covers Samut Prakan and Bangkok on Sept 30, 2020. (Photo by Somchai Poomlard)
The prime minister on Tuesday ordered state officials to work from home from tomorrow until Sunday in a bid to keep PM2.5 dust levels in check.
Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa told media that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday approved the order based on weather information provided by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
He said he had ordered a ministry task force to carry out a survey among the general public to assess their opinions on the severity of the problem and ascertain which measures they would back, such as traffic management or work-from-home directives, to improve air quality across the country.