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Varawut clarifies Solar Rooftop TIS safety standards

Varawut clarifies Solar Rooftop TIS safety standards

Thansettakij•Politics•1h ago

Reader Briefing

Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa confirms that Solar Rooftop equipment meeting international IEC standards can be registered for TIS certification within 7 days.

  • •On August 26, 2026, Varawut Silpa-archa addressed concerns regarding Solar Rooftop safety standards during a parliamentary meeting.
  • •Equipment meeting International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards can be registered for Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TIS) certification in 2-7 days.
  • •The government aims to implement Solar Rooftops for approximately 1.5 million households.

Overview

  • •Varawut Silpa-archa addressed members of the House of Representatives during a meeting regarding an emergency decree empowering the Ministry of Finance to borrow money for energy crisis resolution and transition in 2026.
  • •Varawut Silpa-archa stated that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul prioritizes public expenditure and safety for Solar Rooftop projects due to past reports of accidents and fires.
  • •Varawut Silpa-archa noted that for solar cell panels, there are 8 factories producing in Thailand but 260 importers.
  • •Varawut Silpa-archa reported that while 5 factories produce solar cell cables in Thailand, only 2 have received TIS certification.
  • •The Ministry of Industry has implemented both mandatory and voluntary measures, urging solar cell business operators to register for industrial standards.
  • •Varawut Silpa-archa explained that imports are necessary because domestic production capacity is insufficient for the target of 1.5 million households under a 200 billion project.
  • •Varawut Silpa-archa asserted that the project is conducted with transparency to increase income, reduce expenses for citizens, and transition Thailand toward a Green Country and Green Economy.

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Key Quotes

Varawut Silpa-archa
"I emphasize that it will definitely not exceed 7 days. If it does, you can bring the matter to tell me at the Ministry of Industry."
ขอย้ำว่าไม่เกิน 7 วันแน่นอน ถ้าหากเกินกว่านี้สามารถมานำเรื่องมาบอกผมได้ที่กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม

Key Entities

Person

Varawut Silpa-archa(วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️
The Minister of Industry who clarified TIS standards for Solar Rooftop equipment.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The Prime Minister who prioritizes public safety and costs for the Solar Rooftop project.

Organization

Ministry of Industry(กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️
The ministry responsible for industrial standards and the oversight of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute.
Thai Industrial Standards Institute(สำนักงานมาตรฐานผลิตภัณฑ์อุตสาหกรรม)
The agency under the Ministry of Industry that sets and registers TIS standards for products.
Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️
The ministry authorized to borrow money under the emergency decree for energy crisis resolution.
International Electrotechnical Commissionℹ️
The international body that sets electrical standards (IEC) used for TIS registration equivalence.

Law

Emergency Decree Empowering the Ministry of Finance to Borrow Money for Resolving the Impacts of the Energy Crisis and Creating the Country's Energy Transition 2026(พระราชกำหนดให้อำนาจกระทรวงการคลังกู้เงินเพื่อแก้ไขปัญหาผลกระทบจากสถานการณ์วิกฤตด้านพลังงานและสร้างการเปลี่ยนผ่านด้านพลังงานของประเทศ พ.ศ.2569)
The law being considered in the parliamentary meeting regarding energy transition and funding.