Somphote Ahunai, CEO of EA, announced the collaboration across all sectors, aiming to position Phuket as a world-class eco-tourism destination. This initiative includes Phuket joining other provinces in the application of the Green Business Platform, accelerating Thailand’s progress towards achieving carbon neutrality ahead of schedule.
Mr Somphote revealed that EA has partnered with FTI Phuket to support the initiative "Phuket as a Green Island; Low Carbon City." This collaboration aims to promote the expansion and growth of tourism and all other industries in Phuket, striving to create a sustainable environment that welcomes tourists from around the globe.
EA is dedicated to assisting Thailand in its journey towards carbon neutrality, with Phuket identified as an ideal candidate for such initiatives due to its global recognition as a tourist destination. As a result, Phuket has been chosen as the first province to receive support from EA in promoting carbon neutrality comprehensively.
To achieve the vision of Phuket as a Green Island; Low Carbon City, EA is prepared to work with the public sector, private sector, and FTI Phuket to invest in Green Logistics and Green Electricity on the island. This includes:
- Reducing carbon dioxide emissions at Phuket International Airport through the use of Green Electricity, generated from hybrid solar and battery systems, converting airport vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), and installing EV charging stations in collaboration with Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited through a joint venture, Airports Energy Absolute Co., Ltd.
- Promoting the sale and use of EVs for commercial and public purposes in Phuket via local private companies through Nex Point PCL.
- Installing EA Anywhere electric vehicle charging stations, both AC and DC systems, at key transportation points in Phuket.
- Encouraging water tourism with E-Ferry services in collaboration with local private sectors for inter-island transportation and tourism.
- Investing in a high-efficiency waste-to-energy power plant with a capacity of 9.9MW to manage solid waste using an incinerator system capable of processing at least 500 tons per day at the Phuket Municipality Waste Disposal Center.
- Consulting on and investing in Smart City developments, new cities, or large mixed-use communities, promoting Green Logistics and Green Electricity.
EA plans to launch multiple Carbon Neutral projects within the year, with the support of Phuket’s public and private sectors, to foster a positive environmental impact. This initiative aims to achieve the goal of Green Traveling on a Green Island.
EA also intends to extend the Green Business Platform developed in Phuket to other provinces, positioning Thailand as a global leader in achieving Carbon Neutral status ahead of schedule.
“The EA group supports the transformation of Phuket into a Green Island: Low Carbon City to enhance the expansion and growth of tourism and business industries in Phuket to a world-class level. We are eager to collaborate with the public sector, private sector, and the Federation of Thai Industries Phuket in all aspects of Green Logistics and Green Electricity in Phuket. The EA group also plans to apply the Green Business Platform developed in Phuket to other provinces, aiming to position Thailand as one of the leading countries to achieve Carbon Neutral status sooner than anticipated," said Mr Somphote.