At present, Thailand commercial biodiesel plant is operated by a cooperative of oil palm farmers in Khlong Yao subdistrict of Ao Luk district, Krabi province. This prototype commercial plant is producing 10,000 liters of biodiesel a day.
Biodiesel is a good choice for an alternative fuel, at a time when the nation needs to reduce its consumption of fossil energy, cut its imports, and protect the environment. Hopes of depending on biodiesel in a time of expensive fuels are growing and prompting all parties concerned to wake up to the problem and take serious steps to develop this alternative fuel. If everybody turns to biodiesel, Thailand should be able to save considerably on fuel imports today and in the future.