- Thailand and Germany organised a hybrid discussion event on electric mobility, highlighting strategies to promote eco-friendly transportation and accelerate EV adoption in Thailand.
- The cooperation between the two countries on clean energy and transport was strengthened further by the official visit of the Thai Prime Minister to Germany, which affirmed Thailand’s commitment to building a sustainable future and positioning Thailand as a hub for EV production.
Amidst the growing partnership between Thailand and Germany, both nations have taken significant steps towards enhancing cooperation in the fields of clean energy and transport.
On 6 February 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy in Berlin, along with Agora Verkehrswende (Agora Transport), part of the Thai-German Cooperation on Energy, Mobility and Climate (TGC EMC) project consortium, hosted a hybrid discussion event on electric vehicles (EVs) development in Thailand. Titled “Talking Transport Transformation: Electric Mobility in Thailand and Germany – Joining Forces for Climate-neutral Mobility”, the event set the stage for a fruitful exchange of ideas on advancing eco-friendly transportation. Distinguished speakers and panellists, including representatives from both countries, delved into strategies and initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric mobility, with an eye on achieving climate goals.
The event’s success underscores the collective commitment of Thailand and Germany to building a more sustainable, resilient future for transportation. The TGC EMC project, through the transport component, aims to support Thailand by offering technical assistance and policy development support. It will provide technical assistance for the energy demand assessment and EV grid integration, sustainable battery value chain and MRV, and foster policy development regarding the EV roadmap, mobility solutions for a feeder system in Bangkok and BMA’s service vehicles. Additionally, it will open the City Lab for a competition for potential initiatives to be piloted in real areas.
The partnership between Thailand and Germany was further reinforced during the official visit of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, to Germany between 12 and 13 March, during which the Thai PM had a bilateral meeting with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, to discuss furthering the Thai-German cooperation in many areas, including clean energy and EVs, with the aim of positioning Thailand as a hub for EV production.
These events reflect a deepening relationship between Thailand and Germany, centred around shared values and a common vision for a climate-neutral future. Through strategic cooperation in clean energy and transport, both nations are poised to not only advance their economic interests but also contribute significantly to global efforts against climate change.
- The recording of the “Talking Transport Transformation” hybrid discussion is available for viewing via this link: https://www.agora-verkehrswende.de/en/events/talking-transport-transformation-1/
