BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Industry on Monday enforced Euro 5 standards for small-sized diesel engine vehicles, and large vehicles, including pick-up trucks, buses, and trucks, both gasoline and diesel-powered.

 

According to Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul, the move aims to address air pollution issues, particularly fine particulate matter PM2.5, and long-term environmental problems. It also sets to enhance the competitiveness of Thai manufacturers and maintain environmental balance.

 

The Minister has directed the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) to prepare and facilitate the licensing process for manufacturers in line with the enforcement timeline of the standards. This is to ensure confidence in Thai manufacturers and bolster investor trust in Thailand’s automotive industry.

 

The TISI said that it has prepared to assist manufacturers in obtaining licenses according to Euro 5 standards. It has been accepting applications for factory quality control system assessments and requests for automotive product testing services through the E-license system since February 8th, 2023.

 

From February to December of last year, there were about 50 license applications for the E-license from 25 companies, including the likes of Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, and BMW.

 

By Krajangwit Johjit

 

Full story: NNT 2024-01-03

 

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The EURO 5 standard – what should you know about it?

 

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And will premium diesel now be subsidised as is regular diesel is now? If now, expect to see diesel sales plummet. My crv diesel requires premium diesel and that is what I use all the time. It runs poorly on regular diesel and I dont want to run the risk of dpf issues down the track. 

And what about vehicle emission tests, they should have an annual inspection by a certified station.

Any vehicle not passing the emision test is off the road, along with all the other tests for road-worthiness.

Time some of these old cut-n-shut clunker coal burners were taken off the roads.

Edited January 3, 20242 yr by hotchilli

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

And what about vehicle emission tests, they should have an annual inspection by a certified station.

Any vehicle not passing the emision test is off the road, along with all the other tests for road-worthiness.

Time some of these old cut-n-shut clunker coal burners were taken off the roads.

That happens now but only when it's 7 yrs old or is it 5yrs  and from my observations not carried out correctly, as with the rest of their annual test. Diesel Engine should be floored to see if the smoke goes after full revs. are achieved and the governor kicks in.  not on bloody idle. 

Edited January 4, 20242 yr by brianthainess