Passengers pile into Transport Co Ltd's inter-provincial bus from Bangkok to Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai. Bangkok Post file photoCaretaker transport minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is stepping up efforts to switch all diesel-powered interprovincial buses in Bangkok to electric buses during the Anutin Charnvirakul administration to save on oil expenses. "We aim to have electric interprovincial buses during the next four years," he said. According to the Transport Ministry, there are 3,465 buses in Group 2, which refers to interprovincial buses overseen by the state-run Transport Co Ltd. Officials said electric buses will also help Thailand reduce carbon dioxide emissions, supporting its campaign against global warming.

Source: Bangkok Post March 29, 2026 23:01 UTC