Anutin pushes B20-E20 and Solar Rooftops for economic growth

Thansettakij•Economy•25m ago

Reader Briefing

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlines energy policies and international trade strategies to attract investment and lower costs for citizens.

•Anutin Charnvirakul promotes B20 and E20 biofuels to reduce fossil fuel imports and support agricultural products.
•The government plans to support households with 50,000 baht each for Solar Rooftop installations.
•Thailand will present energy transition and security plans at the ASEAN and APEC summits from November 14-19.
•Negotiations with the United States focus on finalizing the Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs (ART).

•Anutin Charnvirakul stated the goal is to ensure citizens access energy at the lowest possible price while creating economic opportunities.
•The government is promoting B20 and E20 biofuels to reduce foreign fossil fuel reliance and create markets for Thai agricultural produce.
•B20 usage increased from approximately 6 million liters per day to 10-11 million liters, while E20 increased from 4 million to 6-7 million liters per day.
•Anutin Charnvirakul announced a government guideline to support households with 50,000 baht each for Solar Rooftops to allow self-production and sale of excess electricity.
•Thailand will propose energy transition and cooperation against technological crime, gray businesses, money laundering, and drugs at the ASEAN and APEC summits between November 14-19.
•Anutin Charnvirakul suggested that ASEAN economic cooperation can begin with small groups based on strengths, such as Laos for hydropower and Vietnam for logistics.
•Thailand is negotiating with the United States to reach a conclusion on the Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs (ART).
•Global investors have discussed expanding business bases in Thailand with projects valued at billions of US dollars, citing electricity stability and infrastructure as key attractions.

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Anutin Charnvirakul

"Sometimes Thailand may have to take 2 steps back to move 7 steps forward, but must not take 3 steps back to get only one step back."

บางครั้งไทยอาจต้องยอมถอย 2 ก้าว เพื่อเดินหน้าไป 7 ก้าว แต่ต้องไม่ยอมถอย 3 ก้าวแล้วได้กลับมาเพียงก้าวเดียว

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry headed by Anutin Charnvirakul.

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️

A regional organization where Thailand proposes economic and security cooperation.

APEC(เอเปค)ℹ️

An international forum where Thailand presents its potential in energy and investment.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country implementing biofuel and solar energy policies to attract investment.

Laos(ลาว)ℹ️

An ASEAN country noted for its strength in hydropower.

Vietnam(เวียดนาม)ℹ️

An ASEAN country noted for its strength in logistics and exports.

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️

An ASEAN country mentioned as part of a potential cooperation group with Thailand and Singapore.

Singapore(สิงคโปร์)ℹ️

An ASEAN country mentioned as part of a potential cooperation group with Thailand and Malaysia.

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The country with which Thailand is negotiating the Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs.

Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs (ART)(Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs)

A trade agreement being negotiated between Thailand and the United States.