FTI members keen to reach EV goal early
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Majority believe sooner is better
published : 30 Apr 2021 at 04:44
1 People browse cars during the 2021 Bangkok International Motor Show at Impact Challenger Hall in Muang Thong Thani. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)
Most executives belonging to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) want the government to achieve an electric vehicle (EV) production goal before 2025 despite the state s latest move to adjust its plan to produce more EVs ahead of its original schedule, according to an FTI survey.
The National New Generation Vehicle Committee last month approved the private sector s proposal to speed up the EV production plan, setting a goal to have every EV sold in Thailand produced locally by 2035, five years earlier than its original plan.
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The government has pledged to work closely with the private sector to speed up the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and achieve its target of providing 100 million Covid-19 vaccine shots to inoculate 50 million people by the end of the year.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha used a meeting with businessmen at Government House yesterday to stress that he and his ministers were committed to helping them acquire more vaccines. The prime minister was glad that the government will work with the private sector as they share a common aim of containing the outbreak of Covid-19 and restoring the economy to prepare for the reopening of the country, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
Prayut looks for private sector help in speeding up jab rollout
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published : 28 Apr 2021 at 17:54
43 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chairs a meeting with business leaders on the Covid-19 situation at Government House on Wednesday. (Government House photo)
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has promised close collaboration with the private sector to speed up the vaccine rollout and achieve the target of inoculating 50 million people by year s end, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Wednesday.
The spokesman said Gen Prayut stressed the role of the government in helping business leaders, including the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Thai Industries, acquire more vaccines and accelerate distribution during a meeting at Government House with business leaders.