Thailand intends to have 30 percent electric vehicles by 2030

By 2030, to minimize air pollution, Thailand intends to have 30 per cent of the car production of electric vehicles as the air quality in some provinces in Thailand, especially Bangkok and Chiang Mai, has been classified as unhealthy and even hazardous in IQAir reports. 

Vehicles, motorbikes, and buses would include electric vehicles. According to Bloomberg, Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit says the government wants to 'accelerate the use and production of electric vehicles, with national strategies focused on the environment and solutions to air pollution.'

A major factor in Thailand's pollution is crop burning in northern provinces. A recent survey by Nissan Motor Co showed that 91 per cent of Thais would buy an electronic vehicle because of the environmental impact, while gas emissions from cars, buses, and trucks are not the main cause of poor air quality. 

Suriya says the government is still looking at tax benefits for buyers and investment benefits for companies to help Thailand reach its goal by the end of the decade.