STORY: Chinese EVs gain popularity in Thailand
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023
DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:30
LOCATION: Bangkok
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST: 
1. various of the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PAWAT, Visitor
3. various of the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KE YUBIN, General manager of BYD Thailand
5. various of the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHEN, Brand manager of the ASEAN region for Great Wall Motors
7. various of the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo

STORYLINE:

Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as some of the sales volume front-runners at the Thailand International Motor Expo which concluded on Monday.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PAWAT, Visitor"Chinese electric cars offer diverse styles, high efficiency and exceptional battery life. They're a practical, cost-saving choice."

This year's motor show witnessed an increased presence of Chinese brands that provide Thai consumers with diverse choices.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KE YUBIN, General manager of BYD Thailand
"More Chinese brands have joined (this year's motor show), with all of them showcasing excellent electric vehicle products. The products have attractive designs and mature features, and the manufacturers boast significant experience in practical operations over an extended period. As a result, we've witnessed explosive growth in the overall electric vehicle market this year."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHEN, Brand manager of the ASEAN region for Great Wall Motors
"We hope for a greater presence of Chinese brands in the Thai market. We aim to provide more Thai consumers with excellent driving experience, with the great designs and comfortable rides. Together, we are trying to tell Thai consumers that Chinese auto brands are getting better and stronger."

Thailand aims to strengthen the country's competitiveness and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its EV promotion. 

According to the Thai Ministry of Industry, Thailand's adoption of EVs accounted for 78 percent of all EV usage in Southeast Asia in the first quarter of this year. 

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bangkok.
(XHTV)