(Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Thailand is ready to pick up the pace as it moves toward a low-carbon economy following cabinet approval of the Climate Change Bill, according to acting Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas. The bill is expected to be enacted after the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election. Mr Ekniti said that investments in clean energy are expected following the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and similar rules by other countries. The most critical requirement, he said, is investment in clean energy infrastructure, which will require significant funding. Mr Kongkrapan said the company is among the country’s largest greenhouse gas emitters and is preparing and constructing an underground carbon storage facility as a pilot project.

Source: Bangkok Post January 16, 2026 13:36 UTC