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Thais urged to heed HM the King's advice on energy conservation

BANGKOK: -- Chaipattana Foundation Secretary-General Sumet Tantivejakul on Tuesday called on Thai people to put into practice the Royal advice given by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on ways to save energy and to use alternative fuels if they admire them.

Speaking at a seminar on "Grand Energy Fair in Honour of His Majesty the King's Initiatives," he said that His Majesty had initiated and introduced severa kinds of alternative energy, such as bio-diesel and ethanol.

In particular, His Majesty the King has suggested the introduction of ethanol since 1975.

What His Majesty the King has suggested is not only a way to save the energy, but also an approach to using it to the maximum benefit.

He said Thai people admire His Majesty the King's charisma wherever he has visited and given suggestions. But surprisingly, most have failed to put His Majesty's good advice into practice.

For instance, on June 9, His Majesty the King suggested four approaches for the Thai people for the sake of peaceful living during the Diamond Jubilee ceremony, Dr. Sumet said, but the suggestions have yet been followed.

Dr. Sumet also mentioned His Majesty the King's advice on producing bio-diesel from pure palm oil for fishermen in the country's southern region, which has proven an effective substitute for diesel fuel.

However, Dr. Sumet warned the government to ensure sufficient water supply if it wants to promote oil palm plantations nationwide.

Unless the water supply is sufficient, according to Dr. Sumet, growers will be adversely affected.

Dr. Sumet hinted that the government should adopt a tax incentive to promote solar cell production, which is one of the Royal projects, because it could encourage the use of solar cells with lower energy costs.

--TNA 2006-08-30

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