The People's Party presented the People's Council's vote supporting the budget for 11 EV garbage truck projects totaling over 10 billion baht, while questioning why the governor has failed to procure them and urging Bangkok's administration to provide clarification.
On 17 Sep 2026 GMT+7, the People's Party showcased the People's Council's resolution on voting to lease EV garbage trucks, stating that the party council consistently supports the transition to clean energy vehicles. They have approved budgets for procuring EV garbage trucks, including central funds used by the administration to implement no fewer than 11 projects worth more than 10 billion baht, consisting of:
Additionally, in 2025, the People's Party council voted to support carrying over funds into the next fiscal year so that EV garbage truck projects could continue. In 2026, they approved budgets for contracting EV garbage truck waste collection, while voting to cut projects that proposed using combustion engine sweepers.
These past resolutions clearly demonstrate the People's Party council's continuous support for EV garbage trucks. However, the key question remains: why have the 11 projects with approved budgets not been successfully procured?
Bangkok's administration must clarify complaints and criticisms regarding the procurement process, including suspicions that the terms of reference may limit competition or favor certain contractors, as well as budgetary errors that have hindered project implementation.
The transition to clean energy must be conducted alongside transparency, fair competition, and budget efficiency. The administration should clearly explain at which stage the projects are stalled and how they plan to resolve the issues, so that the approved budgets truly lead to improved waste collection services for the public.
