Kao Isara's Tuk-Tuk Rally: Push for EV Public Transport to Fight PM2.5

Khaosod•Politics•265d ago

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Kao Isara party advocates for a 100% electric public transport system to tackle air pollution, symbolized by a tuk-tuk parade.

•The Kao Isara party organized a rally of over 100 tuk-tuks at Benjakitti Forest Park to promote their policy of transitioning public transport to all-electric vehicles (EVs).
•Party leader Kochaporn Verot emphasized that clean air is a fundamental right and crucial for combating PM2.5, which she described as a silent societal threat.
•The party also outlined economic policies focused on reducing household expenses and improving vocational education through a 'Short Cut' learning system.
•Kao Isara also pledged to follow up on outstanding relief payments for various crises, including COVID-19, natural disasters, and border soldier compensation.

Overview

•On January 30, 2026, Kao Isara party members and over 100 tuk-tuks gathered at Benjakitti Forest Park.
•The gathering was to advocate for transitioning public transportation to 100% electric vehicles (EVs) in order to combat PM2.5 pollution.
•Kochaporn Verot, leader of Kao Isara, stated that clean air is a right that must be provided by the state, not a request.
•Kochaporn Verot advocated for the conservation of the tuk-tuk's charm while transforming it into a clean energy vehicle.
•Kao Isara's economic vision focuses on reducing costs and increasing national income through sustainable means, not handouts.
•Kochaporn Verot called for an 'Short Cut' education system allowing students to pursue their preferred fields immediately.
•Kao Isara pledged to expedite outstanding relief payments for COVID-19, natural disasters, and border soldiers.
•Kochaporn Verot asked voters to cast their ballot for Kao Isara Party (Number 22) to give the small party a voice in parliament.

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Key Quotes

Kochaporn Verot

"Clean air, in my definition, is a right, not a request, but the state must allocate it, because I see PM 2.5 as a silent threat that will become a severe cancer of society."

อากาศสะอาดในความหมายของดิฉันคือ สิทธิ ซึ่งไม่ใช่การร้องขอ แต่รัฐต้องจัดสรรให้ เพราะมองว่า PM 2.5 คือภัยเงียบที่จะกลายเป็นมะเร็งร้ายของสังคม

Kochaporn Verot

"I only ask for 'half a heart' on the pink ballot, vote for Kao Isara Party, number 22. Please give our small party a chance to have a voice in parliament."

หยกขอแค่ ‘ครึ่งใจ’ ในบัตรสีชมพูเลือกพรรคก้าวอิสระ เบอร์ 22 ขอให้โอกาสพรรคเล็กๆ ของเราได้เข้าไปมีเสียงในสภา

Kochaporn Verot

"We must stop confining children in classrooms in areas they do not like."

เราต้องเลิกขังเด็กไว้ในห้องเรียนในด้านที่เขาไม่ได้ชอบ

Key Entities

Organization

Kao Isara Party(ก้าวอิสระ)

A Thai political party advocating for EV public transport and educational reform.

Person

Kochaporn Verot(น.ส.กชพร เวโรจน์)

Leader and Prime Minister candidate for Kao Isara Party, who spearheaded the tuk-tuk EV campaign.

Place

Benjakitti Forest Park(สวนป่าเบญจกิติ)ℹ️

The location where Kao Isara party held its tuk-tuk EV public transport advocacy event.

Vehicle

Tuk-tuk(ตุ๊กตุ๊ก)ℹ️

Iconic Thai three-wheeled taxi, used in a rally to promote transition to electric public transport.

Technology

Electric Vehicle(EV)ℹ️

Electric vehicle technology that Kao Isara party proposes for all public transport to combat air pollution.

Pollution

PM2.5ℹ️

Fine particulate matter identified as a major health threat that Kao Isara aims to combat with EV public transport.