Thailand is approaching a major milestone in its effort to confront the climate crisis, as the Department of Climate Change and Environment prepares to submit the Draft Climate Change Act to the Cabinet on November 25. If approved, this would become Thailand’s first climate law.
The draft legislation spans 205 sections and establishes a complete national climate governance framework, including:
- Measurement–Reporting–Verification (MRV) system
- Carbon market mechanisms
- Adaptation measures for climate-related disasters
- Protection for vulnerable groups
- National climate fund
Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich noted that the law is designed specifically for Thailand’s context, not copied from other countries, and must strike a “balance” between regulatory requirements for the private sector and support systems for finance, technology, and community adaptation.
However, advancing environmental legislation in Thailand remains challenging. Several past bills stalled in the legislative process, meaning the new Climate Change Act will require strong cooperation and broad consensus to move forward.
The private sector is watching MRV rules and carbon requirements closely, while the public is focused on early-warning systems and protections for communities affected by climate change.
If approved by the Cabinet, the draft will move to public consultations and multiple rounds of parliamentary consideration. This marks the first step toward a national climate law at a time when Thailand faces worsening air pollution, extreme weather events, and increasingly strict global carbon regulations.
Cr.: https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/environment/1209032
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