Bangkok, July 6- TRF joins hands with EGCO, NIA, DWP and EVAT to sign a memorandum of cooperation. Developing and elevating automotive entrepreneurs to modern automotive technology with science Research and Innovation (CCP) aims to strengthen cooperation Entrepreneur Support Driving upgrading of automotive entrepreneurs to transform into the modern automotive industry and creating opportunities to develop production potential
Office of the Science Promotion Commission Research and Innovation (TSRI) in collaboration with the Capital Management and Capital Management Unit for Enhancement of National Competitiveness (NEDA), National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) (NIA), Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) and Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the development and upgrading of automotive entrepreneurs towards automotive technology. modern science Research and Innovation (CCP) to create activities to drive the upgrading of automotive entrepreneurs to be able to transform into the modern automotive industry. and creating opportunities to develop production potential as well as pushing entrepreneurs to develop sustainable competitive products.
Dr. Nattaphon Rangsitphon, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Industry And a member and co-secretary of the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee said that the automotive industry is an important part of driving the country's economy. Create added value and employment in the country. In 2022, Thailand produced 1.88 million cars, ranked 10th in the world. It is expected that in 2023, Thailand will be able to produce 1.95 million cars, divided into Domestic market 0.90 million units, export 1.05 million units, which automotive production in Thailand Starting from production to replace imports. To be a production base that exports worldwide by having a product champion that responds to the needs and technological changes in each era. while now Give importance to the production of vehicles with “clean-economical-safe” qualities, in line with the global trend of climate change.
Although Thailand is still an important production base of the world. but also faced internal and external pressures in many ways, for example higher production costs due to economic growth Technological changes to modern automotive technology Both electric vehicles and connected and autonomous vehicles and a significant role change in the global automotive industry.
Therefore, with such challenges, the Thai automotive industry needs to change. By using strength to build on new things from research and development in the Thai automotive industry. Close cooperation between entrepreneurs and researchers That will be an important starting point for cooperation in developing and extending the technology of the Thai automotive industry in the future, consisting of maintaining the competitiveness of the Thai automotive industry. that extends to the production of electronic components and electric drive systems and to promote production Internal combustion engines (ICE), the remaining 70% from the 30@30 policy to be ICE clean, which the anchor. Preparing to announce the emission standards of passenger cars from the Euro 4 standard. To be Euro 6 standard in 1982. Development of Thai parts entrepreneurs to have higher production agility. to build competitiveness And Thailand has to change from competition by being a low-cost production base. To a production base with attractive costs with other abilities In addition to contract production along with
Associate Professor Dr. Pongpan Kaewtathip said that Thailand is the world's number 10 automotive production and export base, and number 1 in ASEAN, with its strength in the supply chain of automotive parts. and expertise in production Therefore, it is an opportunity for Thailand to seize the advantage of being an important production base for electric vehicles in the world. But at present, Thai entrepreneurs still face challenges in adapting. In order to go beyond being a traditional automotive parts manufacturer to become a key part manufacturer of electric vehicles, therefore, cooperation from both the public, private and academic sectors Therefore, it is necessary to help entrepreneurs change to modern automotive technology. able to rely on oneself and can compete in the global market with stability and sustainability
TRF and other 4 affiliated agencies have therefore entered into a cooperation agreement to support Thai entrepreneurs, especially Startups and SMEs, to accelerate innovation and technology. which will be an important turning point To be able to change to the modern automotive industry Including creating opportunities to develop production potential. as well as pushing entrepreneurs to develop sustainable products that can compete in the market. with the use of science Research and innovation are important mechanisms that will help the country's economy continue to grow. .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency