Bangkok, Jan. 19 -- Thailand is accelerating its transition toward a low-carbon economy following the Cabinet approval of the Climate Change Bill.
Speaking at the "Sustainability Spark by PTT Group 2026" forum, Acting Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the House of Representatives had passed the bill at its second reading before being dissolved in December 2025.
The legislation is expected to be enacted after a new government is formed following the February 8 election. He noted that the proposed low-carbon economic framework aligns with the bill and is essential to paving the way for carbon taxation and a national emissions trading system.
Ekniti highlighted carbon pricing as a key element of the bill, saying its implementation...