On a radiant Wednesday morning, with the city of Bangkok slowly waking up to its bustling rhythm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a statement that was both bold and refreshingly green. Steering away from the traditional, he arrived at the Government House not in the usual convoy of black sedans, but behind the wheel of a zesty lime-green Fiat Abarth 500 electric car. This wasn’t just any morning commute; it was a drive with a purpose.
Prime Minister Thavisin, known for his commitment to sustainable living and modern transportation solutions, chose this particular day to make a point. As the sun cast its early rays over the streets, he piloted the small but mighty EV from his Asok-Sukhumvit residence through the heart of Bangkok. The car, adorned with the Sor Thor 30 Bangkok license plate, was no stranger to the road, but on this day, it symbolized something much larger – a step towards a greener future. With a market value hovering around 2.38 million baht, this Fiat Abarth 500 is not just about luxury; it’s about leading by example.
But why choose to drive when you’re the Prime Minister, you might wonder? Mr. Thavisin, with a sparkle in his eye and a clear fondness for the experience, confesses, “One of my joys is to drive sometimes. When I was a businessman, I drove. This car belongs to my daughter. I like it very much. The colour is beautiful and cute, and it is an electric vehicle.” His words, shared on both the X platform and Facebook, resonate with a simplicity and genuine pleasure in life’s small moments.
Yet, this wasn’t just a leisurely drive or a personal preference for a particular hue of green. The Prime Minister was on his way to chair the year’s first meeting of a government committee dedicated to electric vehicle policies. Scheduled to begin at 10.30am at Government House, this meeting was more than just a gathering; it was a beacon of Thailand’s commitment to embracing EVs and setting a sustainable path for the nation’s future.
As the day unfolded, the arrival of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in his eye-catching electric Fiat wasn’t just the talk of the town; it was a statement. A statement that said, “Yes, we’re ready for change. Yes, we’re driving towards a greener, more sustainable future.” And as the meeting commenced, with discussions and debates about policies and pathways, one thing was clear – this wasn’t just about EVs. It was about reimagining what’s possible when leadership takes the wheel, both literally and metaphorically, in steering a country towards a brighter, greener tomorrow.
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