On January 15, 2024, at 09:30 AM, Ms. Buppha Ruangsud, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development (DSD), assigned Mr. Somchat Suparee, Inspector-General of the DSD, to attend a meeting focused on workforce development strategies for the creation of a standardized EV Truck ECO System Curriculum for electric trucks.

The meeting was joined by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekaphon Rakkhwamsuk, former Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare; Mr. Phatphong Phongruangrong, Senior Coordinator; as well as academics, executives, company representatives, and entrepreneurs from the logistics sector. Notable participants included representatives from the Exponent Management Co., Ltd., Leadway Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd., Rootcloud Technology Co., Ltd., Ponix Co., Ltd., KE Corporation, Impact Green Utility Holding Co., Ltd. The meeting was held at the 2nd Floor, Building 1, Leadway Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd.

This collaborative initiative aims to promote skill development in the Thai workforce, particularly in the field of electric vehicles (EV), aligning with national policy. It marks the beginning of a joint effort to design standardized curricula across relevant sectors — covering areas such as EV modification, maintenance, and technician training. These programs are expected to play a significant role in national development and create new opportunities for EV truck conversions in provinces across the country.

Additionally, the meeting proposed initial approaches to developing both short-term and long-term courses. These include: Basic EV skills training programs aimed at widely disseminating knowledge to technicians and industry personnel, Specialized training courses tailored to the interests of learners or urgent workforce needs in high-demand job positions, Integration of digital technologies, such as online training and digital learning centers (Digital E-Learning), which will serve as knowledge hubs for both fundamental and specialized content in automotive and electric vehicle technologies.

One key platform highlighted was Newgarage — an innovative digital learning platform developed for SMEs, garages, technicians, and automotive professionals. It enables continuous access to practical knowledge while addressing limitations in in-person training capacity.