On January 23, 2025 at Duangkamol Room, 2nd Floor, The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok
The Thailand Standard Swappable Battery Consortium for Small e-Mobility, known as “Thailand Battswap” had the honor of receiving the opening address from Associate Professor Dr. Nopbhorn Leeprechanon, Acting Vice President of the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), to promote the initiative. The Thailand Battswap consortium is administered by Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul, Director of the Energy Innovation Research Group, ENTEC, who also serves as the consortium’s President. Thailand Battswap initiative receives support through the electric vehicle innovation and related technologies promotion program of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), represented by Mr. Apivathan Tavornkaew, Innovation Developer at NIA (Public Organization).
On this significant occasion, Thailand Battswap held a forum titled “The Role of Driving Advancement in the Battery and Small Electric Vehicle Industry in Thailand,” bringing together key partners to share and discuss their invaluable insights, as follows:
- “NSTDA’s Role in Supporting the Development of Electric Vehicle Technology in Thailand” by Dr. Sumittra Charojrochkul, Executive Director of the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC) and Director of Thailand Electric Vehicle Excellence Center (TECE) at the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA).
- “The Role and Budget Allocation for Modern Vehicle R&D in Thailand” by Assistant Professor Dr. Kitchanon Ruangjirakit, Manager of the Strategic Agenda Team for Modern Vehicle R&D and Innovation at the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI).
- “A Policy on Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation for Supporting the Development of Modern Vehicle Industry” by Dr. Thanakarn Wongdeethai, Strategist at the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO).
- “Promoting Electric Vehicle Safety through Standards and Testing” by Mr. Worawut Kowongpanich, Director of Technical Service & Innovation Development Department at Thailan Automotive Institute (TAI).
- “Promoting Pilot Use of Electric Motorcycles and Modified Electric Motorcycles in Bangkok” by Dr. Thongchai Jinapan, Board Member of the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
- “Updates on Battery Swapping Standards from Various Countries” by Associate Professor Dr. Nonglak MeeThong, Board Member of the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA).
“Thailand Battswap” aims to develop and rely on battery swapping technology for small electric vehicles in Thailand within 3 years by promoting cooperation to develop and establish a standardized battery swapping system for small electric vehicles, ensuring widespread production and usage of standard battery packs, as well as installing swapping stations in key locations and managing battery disposal to create a sustainable value chain.
