Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Ministry of Energy, Thailand

The Thai government will continue implementing its Alternative EnergyDevelopment Plan (AEDP 2018) for 2018-2037, which sets 30% of its final energy consumption to be contributed by renewable energy within 2037 as the ultimate goal.

Mr. Kulit Sombatsiri

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Thailand

The event is a platform to determine our efforts to create a clean and environmentally friendly society to become a Carbon Neutrality, which many countries have set by 2050. Thailand has also realized the importance of reducing its carbon footprint. The government has announced the National Energy Plan (NEP 2022) with three main goals: 1. Increasing the share of clean and renewable energy in new electricity generations by at least 50 percent, based on the cost of the long-term energy storage system in 2040. 2. Promote the use of electric vehicles (EV) under the [email protected] policy. 3. Introduce new technologies and innovations to increase energy efficiency by at least 30 percent by 2040, as well as push for a green economy model or Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy.

Mr. Natee Sithiprasasana

Vice Chairman-Biomass Energy, Renewable Energy industry Club, The Federation of Thai Industries

Technology disruption causes entrepreneurs to keep adopting and adjusting at all times. The government has helped to support the reduction of restrictions. Some government energy policy goes well with the private sector such as using technology in the National Digital Energy platform and the reform of the electricity industry structure so as to make it more competitive. If the government have clear guidelines and policies; entrepreneurs are ready to support and drive forward.

Prof. Dr. Navadol Laosiripojana

Director of the Joint Graduate School for Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

REA International Conference on the topic "Clean Energy Transition for Post-Covid Resilience in ASEAN" at the event that the conference is the 17^th edition to update latest information and important issues including trends and developments in the ASEAN region and others. The event was well responded to more than 1,200 participants were attended.

He said that nowadays each country and various organizations in particular in the ASEAN region turn to concern more on the environment. For example, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam have faced the climate change problem due to global warming. Consequently, they have arisen awareness on energy conservation and opt to use more alternative energy, Thailand has also set a goal towards Carbon Neutrality in 2065-2070. To achieve that goal, it is very important to apply innovative technologies and smart solutions to control and manage energy systems, especially an increase of renewable energy consumption while also being able to control the energy system to ensure its stability in overall management. Therefore, energy storage and the battery will play a vital role in the matter.

Mr. Krisada Utamote

President of the Electrical Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)

The three days of the event, we have received good response from entrepreneurs in the electric vehicle industry. The association invited 41 electric vehicle experts from 10 countries to present information related to the electric vehicle industry on various topics under the theme "Moving Towards Carbon Neutral Society: Global Cooperation in Electric Mobility" with special activities such as the Ambassador Forum, which are leader countries in the use of electric vehicles.

"We have learned guidelines and plans about the way to drive toward the use of electric vehicles from around the world and in Thailand at the event. Currently, Thailand has 8,267 BEV electric vehicles of all types. The association will continue to support the growth of electric vehicles in the country in compliance with the goals of the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee. We hope that under the support from both public and private sectors, there will be a shift towards the use of more electric vehicles, while also have more development on battery and charging station network in the future."

Mr. Burapa Laohalatanaviboon

Country Manager, FIMER

This is the first time Fimer has entered the Thai Country Manager, FIMER market. This is building on the success of ABB. The show is considered a major event for our solar business. The objective of our participation is to enhance corporate Fimer's brand visibility. Our main product is the innovation in power conversion. This product is at the heart of electricity generation with an emphasis on quality, and safety.

Mr. Somchai Rojasavastera

Managing Director, Clean Energy Business, Premier Products Public Company Limited

Premier Products Public Company Limited exhibits at ASE because this is a platform to showcase our new products and this is the place that gather the most technology in energy sources at one location. ASE is the show that works closely with both the public and private agencies providing an update on energy policies across the board.