House of Representatives, "Rudklao" explains that the Civil Service Commission discovered 14.8 million tons of lithium ore, which is considered good news for Thai people. Because no matter how much lithium there is in the said mineral, The presence of important mineral resources in the country They all create stability for the country. Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, said that from the case of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines (Dept. of Minerals) discovering mineral resources, lithium ore, it is of great interest to society. Most recently on January 19, 2024, the Civil Service Commission has clarified a new set of information. To expand on some discrepancies and help create understanding among citizens about the results of the survey of lithium resources in Thailand. The ore was found in Takua Thung District, Phang Nga Province. There are two potential sources of lithium, namely the Rueangkiat source. and Bang E Tum source For some sources, E Tum Still in the process of exploring details. to assess the amount of reserves As for the source of fame The mineral resource has been estimated to be approximately 14.8 million tons. The mineral found is lepidolite with an average lithium oxide content of 0.45%. properly planned It is expected that lithium can be developed as a raw material to produce lithium-ion batteries for at least 1,000,000 50 kWh electric cars. However, in the presentation of the previous information By comparing with the reserve quantity of that foreign country Its main purpose is to show the good news of Thailand. with having a source of important raw materials that can help strengthen the country's competitiveness It also shows the possibility that Thailand will have an abundance of lithium ore. It is one of the highest in the world. In addition, the Dept. of Mineral Resources has also provided additional information that the term "mineral resources" or Mineral Resource refers to the geological quantity of mineral resources. Thi s does not only refer to the amount of lithium metal resources. But it is the discovery of "raw ore" that has the possibility of containing the important mineral "lithium ore". 'Information from the Energy Regulatory Commission indicating that Thailand has surveyed more than 14.8 million tons of mineral resources is considered good news for all Thai people. Because no matter how much lithium there is in the said mineral, The presence of important mineral resources in the country Whether it is lithium ore, sodium ore or protase ore. All play an important role in creating stability for the country. Because it reduces imports and increases self-reliance for Thai people. The Ministry of Industry is still ready to support and tighten the mineral utilization process. And the government is still committed to moving forward with the EV 3.5 policy that will push Thailand to be a hub for electric vehicle production in the region. and is a base for producing lithium-ion batteries to fulfill the needs of such industries that are beneficial to Thailand as well,' Mrs. Radklao said. Source: Thai News Agency