Thailand BOI Approves Measures to Support Carbon Reduction
BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) at a meeting today approved incentives to encourage companies to reduce greenhouse gas emission as well as an enhanced scheme for electric vehicles and measures to mitigate COVID-19 impacts and support local vaccine development, Ms Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary General of the BOI, announced […]
Thailand calls on developed countries to act on climate commitments
Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on developed countries to deliver on their financial commitments to scale-up climate finance that is secure, predictable and sustainable beyond next year. Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Don Pramudwinai, and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Varawut Silpa-archa at the UN Climate […]
Thailand makes a splash with ‘country’s first’ fleet of fully-electric passenger ferries
The 27 catamarans are forecast to cut approximately 9,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year
Thailand must accelerate to low-carbon economy to tap climate finance riches: Minister
Thailand must accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy in all sectors to turn the Covid-19 crisis into an opportunity for growth, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa told a conference on Monday.
Thailand Needs Government Intervention to Achieve Net-zero
During the past several years, Thailand has increasingly suffered from a series of climate-induced catastrophes – from the worst drought in 40 years, to extreme heatwaves and floods that have inundated over ten thousand households. These events brought about unthinkable misfortunes especially to the financially vulnerable. And the obvious culprit is climate change.
Thailand to affirm climate credentials in Madrid
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thailand will affirm its commitment to mitigating the impact of climate change at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, the deputy director-general of the Department of Asean Affairs, said Thailand will urge all parties to enhance their mitigation and adaptation actions by implementing […]
Thailand: Collaboration to promote implementation of climate action in Thailand
At the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow known as COP26, countries agreed to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement and accelerate its action plans to cut global greenhouse gas emissions. Along the line of this endeavor, the Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, announced Thailand’s enhanced ambition towards a low carbon society, aiming […]
Thailand’s PTTEP gets new boss, eyes energy transition
State-backed Thai player PTT Exploration & Production’s (PTTEP’s) new chief executive, Montri Rawanchaikul, intends to strengthen the firm’s core upstream business in Southeast Asia, while preparing for new energy opportunities.
Thailand’s rush to cut emissions leaves automakers in the dust
BANGKOK — Thailand’s move to adopt stringent international emissions standards in just two years is causing consternation among automakers in Southeast Asia’s largest vehicle manufacturing hub.
Thailand’s Climate Leaders: Digital power technology is ready to build a low-carbon Thailand
According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Thailand is one of the countries most affected by climate change globally, ranking 9th of 170 countries. In October this year, Thailand proposed a carbon neutrality by 2065-2070 roadmap at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Thailand became the first ASEAN country to formally propose and announce […]