BANGKOK (NNT) - The construction of an automotive and tyre center in the Eastern Economic Corridor is now more than halfway complete, with the center expected to be fully operational in 2026. The Thai government hopes this facility will promote Thailand as a global manufacturing base for electric vehicles.

 

The Automotive and Tyre Testing, Research and Innovation Center (ATTRIC) is intended to help improve the manufacturing quality of automotive items, parts, and tyres, and serve as a center for learning and technological transfer.

 

The ATTRIC project was first introduced in 2016, after a Cabinet approval for the Ministry of Industry to set up this facility together with the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI).

 

Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said this project would help make Thailand one of the key electric vehicle manufacturing bases in the world, while providing opportunities for knowledge transfer and job creation.

 

He said the center will boost the quality and competitiveness of Thai automobile and parts, and enable local manufacturers to gain international recognition and acceptance.

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221003162614526

 

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Looking at that photo, I keep getting an urge to watch Star Trek for some reason 

Usual BS.  Amazing Thailand

2 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Looking at that photo, I keep getting an urge to watch Star Trek for some reason 

I was thinking of "corn circles"

Do you think that the government will allow some price competition among the firms that operate there?

2 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Looking at that photo, I keep getting an urge to watch Star Trek for some reason 

Build it and they will come springs to my mind... 

I wonder if Kevin Costner will cut the ribbon.

2 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

I was thinking of "corn circles"

I was thinking drag racing and burnout pad.

It appears to be a vehicle test track. Said to be over half completed and yet 4 years to opening? The myth of electric vehicles continues.....