All locally-assembled and imported vehicles sold in the Kingdom will have to comply with the Euro 5 standard by 2021, while hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) must be Euro 6-compliant, the Bangkok Post reports.
The country’s Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has ordered car manufacturers and vehicle importers to work towards the requirement, which is aimed at helping reduce the levels of smog and PM2.5 particles in the country, which are mainly released from car emissions. The 2021 timeframe, which gives related parties one to two years to comply, will also prepare the market ahead of plans by the National Environment Board to enforce the Euro 5 standard by 2023.
Currently, locally-assembled passenger cars and pick-ups in the country comply with the Euro 4 standard, but 27 eco-cars under the second phase are set to follow Euro 5 regulations. The report adds that 11 mid-sized and large Thai-made vehicle models already meet Euro 5 standards, as do 19 imported passenger cars, while 84 imported models meet the Euro 6 standard. Only diesel-powered buses and trucks on the roads are still at Euro 3 levels.
According to OIE director-general Nattapol Rangsitpol, the agency has been calling for an upgrade to Euro 5, but many car companies have pushed back against the plan, saying it would cost roughly 15,000-20,000 baht (RM1,960-RM2,610) more per car.
He disagreed with the numbers. “We already estimated the extra cost and it will not be as high as the manufacturers mentioned,” he said. Nattapol added that while he OIE has not yet received positive response from automakers about the switch to Euro 5, “based on market sentiment, each automaker is introducing new models compliant with Euro 5, not Euro 4.”
“I think it is time for all related agencies in the country to change their environmental policies, and the Euro 5 and 6 standards should be enforced within one to two years. Thailand cannot fall 14-15 years behind Europe, and each stakeholder in the country should help, even if there is a high cost initially,” he said.
He said that a study conducted by the OIE found that once all vehicles comply with Euro 5 within two years, the country can reduce PM2.5 particles by 80%, or 37,391 tonnes, from 2020. Nattapol added that the pollution problem is dire and causes hardship, citing that for example, people have to pay 18,250 baht (RM2,390) per person per year for N95 masks and 19,900 baht (RM2,600) per household for air filters.
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Meanwhile for those stays at Thailand south neighbor nation who always demand for RM1.50 a liter high sulphur fuel,
Please make sure you don’t for sick especially diagnosed with cancer otherwise all your savings plus debt will be funding your medical centres and specialist and drug manufacturer supplier!
with Euro5 and 6 standards, Tomyamland alredy fall 14-15 years behind Europe. meanwhile Bolehland only 2M going to 4M.
What previos 62 years , Transport Ministers and Environment Ministar been doing?
Are we willing to pay RM3.30 per liter for Ron 95 like what Thai does? If not, we better don’t expect Euro 5/6 standard with our health as price to pay.
https://www.shell.co.th/en_th/motorists/shell-fuels/shell-fuel-prices.html
Giving cheap fuel is their duty, because they promised it.
Giving cleaner fuel is also their duty, because they are supposed to take care of the citizens.
Both are their duties. If they can’t perform, then please step down.
Their latest eco car rules encourage for Euro 5 already. Singapore also have CEVS which impose tax on non Euro 5 compliance. But Malaysia still not even ready for Euro 4 fuel. Yep… Economics weightage almost at top. But remember Bangkok currently got heavily air pollution. We don’t want it happen in KL or any other parts of Malaysia.
FYI all new vehicles sold in SG from 2018 onwards need to be Euro 6 certified. Gasoline and diesel all the same.
Thanks for your info. As I known, Msia use Euro 2 since 1996. It’s not weird when Msia steps behind Singapore, but now behind Thailand. Keep this longer, not possible will behind Indonesia.
Meanwhile Pakatan has deferred mandating Euro4M petrols to 2020, even then we’re not sure if this will be further deferred til later. Euro5? Maybe after they got voted out.
Really dont mind MY ending up like Venezuela.
So got Pakatan voted out , our main priority
So the key is voting them out to get cleaner fuel? I see… Malaysians, if you want a healthier future, you know what to do.
Yes konpom! For cheaper and cleaner fuel.
Scrap all black smoke bas kilang and lori trak!
“Thailand cannot fall behind 14-15 years behind Europe”
Malaysia? 20 years?
Meanwhile, M’sia only implement Euro 4 a 2020.
Never mind lah, John says we’ve the cheapest petrol in da world. Maju lah M’sia.
Well yes, we still want cheap fuel because this was promised to us. And yes, we still want it cleaner because of our health.
Malaysia still using euro 2 stndard 2021
#manifestobukankitbsuci
Tahniah MARii .. we still live in stone age (comparatively)
this is embarrassing
Malaysia still adhere to Euro2m fuel standard…car…don’t have any standard compliance enforced..
kan senang.. takde kereta nasional tapi tahu macamana nak kira dan ketegasan jelas verbanding nak fikir macamana kereta nasional nak untung.
Here in SG, we are on Euro 6 for both gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Whats so difficult? The gov just notify the respective auto manufacturers your intentions and implementation date. Notify the fuel companies accordingly also.
Those who are unable or unwilling to comply will cease to sell their products after the dateline. The ball must be on the manufacturers and fuel companies court so that they cannot drag their feet ard.
Here must protect Petron interest. Daddykasi diutamakan, rakyat diketepikan.
Our’s better with Euro 2 and keep all the hospitals, doctors and nurses in business.
Malaysia still using dinosour old standard….while other ASEAN countries over took Malaysia….
Malaysia…. Still far behind, nothing much to proud of our own country. Never take initiative to improve our quality life. G is too soft and delay here and there. U bring Malaysia car into Singapore and Brunei, sure being summoned due to heavy smoke especially diesel car.