Thailand asked to join IREA

BANGKOK, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Thailand's renewable goals earned the country an invitation to join the International Renewable Energy Agency.

Thailand's Energy Minister Wannarat Channukul said the country is committed to supporting renewable energy.

Work is being done on a feasibility study for nuclear power, a 15-year renewable energy development plan, price incentives and a plan to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, the Bangkok Post reports.

Because of its exemplary work, Thailand was asked to join IRENA, said Hanns Schumacher, German ambassador to Thailand.

More than 60 countries are working together toward the organization's founding.

"We hope that Thailand will sign the statute. It has been an active member in the preparation of IRENA," said Schumacher.