Thai car owners say no to government gasohol policy

Owners of old cars have expressed dissent in the recent move of the Thai government to replace octane 91 with gasohol. In order to force motorists to use biofuels instead of regular petrol, a feasibility study has been conducted to look into the replacement of regular petrol with alternative fuels. However, a number of car owners and even car manufacturers have voiced their concerns regarding the new policy, saying that they should have the right to choose which fuel to use for their cars. But as long as regular petrol remains available in the market, the change to cleaner biofuels would be gradual. (July 11, 2009)