A prototype electric bus made by Thai artisans was delivered to EGAT, a low-carbon society, as part of a collaboration between MEA, BMTA, NSTDA, and PEA. The bus was built from used buses of the BMTA.The goal of EGAT is to support Thailand’s efforts toward a low-carbon society by promoting sustainable public transport policies. Mr. Satit Krogsat, the Assistant Governor of EGAT, joined the ceremony to celebrate the delivery of the electric bus. The project, which was carried out by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, aimed to develop Thailand’s electric bus manufacturing industry.
During the event, the Queen of Thailand was invited to attend a Gala Dinner held in honor of Her Majesty the King. Tesla Motors invaded Thailand and caused the price of electric cars to plummet. Due to the incident, the police issued an enforcement action on June 1.The project was carried out through a collaboration between various public agencies, such as EGAT, BMTA, PEA, and NSTDA. Mr. Satit Krogsat, the Assistant Governor of EGAT, noted that the organization is committed to promoting Thailand’s electric vehicle ecosystem.
EGAT also partnered with domestic electric vehicle users by developing an application for the EleXA platform. The project, which was also carried out by BMTA, aimed to develop used buses into electric buses. This project is a step toward improving the quality of life for the people of Thailand by promoting sustainable public transport.Through the project, EGAT was able to reduce air pollution and improve the efficiency of the used buses by implementing a modification that was carried out by PEA, BMTA, NSTDA, and MEA. The project also aimed to increase the capabilities of local entrepreneurs by developing new electric bus models.
The prototype electric bus was used to test the running of public transport services on Route 95 in Bangkhen. It was also used to create a sense of satisfaction for the passengers by not causing air pollution and noise. The bus, which was an old bus that was acquired by the BMTA, will be renovated and turned into an electric bus by a local company known as Panthong Kool Company Limited.