Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The construction of an automotive and tyrecentre in the Eastern Economic Corridor is now more than halfway complete, withthe center expected to be fully operational in 2026. The Thai government hopesthis facility will promote Thailand as a global manufacturing base for electricvehicles.
The Automotive and Tyre Testing, Research and Innovation Centre (ATTRIC) isintended 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 forthe Ministry of Industry to set up this facility together with the ThaiIndustrial Standards Institute (TISI).
Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said this project would help makeThailand one of the key electric vehicle manufacturing bases in the world,while providing opportunities for knowledge transfer and job creation.
He said the centre will boost the quality and competitiveness of Thai automobileand parts, and enable local manufacturers to gain international recognition andacceptance./.
The Automotive and Tyre Testing, Research and Innovation Centre (ATTRIC) isintended 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 forthe Ministry of Industry to set up this facility together with the ThaiIndustrial Standards Institute (TISI).
Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said this project would help makeThailand one of the key electric vehicle manufacturing bases in the world,while providing opportunities for knowledge transfer and job creation.
He said the centre will boost the quality and competitiveness of Thai automobileand parts, and enable local manufacturers to gain international recognition andacceptance./.
VNA
