BANGKOK -- The Thai government is facing an energy dilemma ahead of general elections in February. On one hand, it is throwing its weight behind building an electric vehicle industry, but moving away from biofuels could lose millions of votes from farmers.
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Thai junta struggles to balance drive to EVs with needs of farmers
Biofuel sector wants government help as nation transitions to electrics
Demand for biofuel-blended gasoline is expected to drop sharply in Thailand as the market for electric vehicles grows. © Reuters
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