BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister of Thailand has expressed optimism regarding the potential investment by Tesla, the global leader in electric vehicles, in Thailand.

 

This aspiration follows his recent tweet on social media platform X, where he mentioned a conversation with senior officials from Tesla. He revealed that over 2 million Cybertruck models have been pre-ordered, the highest for any Tesla model.

 

The Prime Minister had the opportunity to experience the Cybertruck during a visit to Tesla’s factory. He concluded his tweet by expressing hope for Tesla’s assembly operations to commence soon in Thailand.

 

This statement came after the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States for the APEC Summit earlier this month.

 

Subsequently, Chai Wacharonke, the Government Spokesperson, clarified the Thai government’s efforts to attract Tesla to invest in Thailand. Chai said, since taking office, the Prime Minister has held two discussions with Tesla, the first being on September 20th, during the UNGA meeting in New York.

 

These talks included a virtual meeting with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and other Tesla executives, focusing on clean energy initiatives. The Prime Minister is confident that the goals of the Thai government and Tesla align in prioritizing environmental sustainability for a better future. The Thai government is ready to support Tesla’s investment in the country and is hopeful for increased collaboration.

 

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

Source: NNT 2023-12-01

 

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Is he ever in Thailand ?

Frankly, I'm surprised he hasn't sold off his family for overseas money at this point. Total benefit seen by actual people in Thailand since his socks graced parliament - none.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

These talks included a virtual meeting with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and other Tesla executives, focusing on clean energy initiatives. The Prime Minister is confident that the goals of the Thai government and Tesla align in prioritizing environmental sustainability for a better future. The Thai government is ready to support Tesla’s investment in the country and is hopeful for increased collaboration

Please please please come to Thailand..... 

2 hours ago, JoePai said:

Is he ever in Thailand ?

Briefly, otherwise he's on a global tour with his hat extended for donations.

I read another article on Musk Trucks today and realised that use of the noun 'truck' in a Tesla context was not the big rig cargo hauler paraded a couple of years ago but a much smaller model aimed at (perhaps) the Ford 150 market.

In Thailand this would be a competitor to the ubiquitous traybody 'pickup'

Two million of these careering around the roads would present challenges for everyone.

 

Wow! This cybertruck is amazing. It looks like an alien from outer space. 

 

Here's an Australia site that provides the specs and details.

https://www.tesla.com/en_au/cybertruck