(Photo: Bangkok EV Expo)
To develop electric vehicle industry, Thailand is not only offering subsidies to increase incentives but also, according to the Minister of Industry, Pimpatra Wichaikul, has urged the Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) to expedite the search for lithium ore sources.
Pimpatra Wichaikul stated that lithium is a crucial component in manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, and the development of lithium mining can provide a stable source for Thailand's lithium battery production. In accordance with the policies of the Ministry of Industry, this initiative lays the foundation for establishing an electric vehicle supply chain.
