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It explains how slowed investment, stalled structural transformation, aging demographics, and uneven regional development are intensified by climate change. The report highlights high urban flood risks in Bangkok, drought and water stress in the north and northeast, and heat impacts on health and labor productivity. It also details decarbonization priorities, emissions-reduction co-benefits, and the trade and investment consequences of insufficient action.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \nTHAILAND  \nOverview  \nOctober 2025  \nThe Thailand Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) identifies how Thailand can achieve  \neconomic development which is greener and more climate resilient. Despite several decades of development success, Thailand’s aspirations to become a high-income economy are facing headwinds: investment growth has slowed, structural transformation out of agriculture and into higher value-added activities has stalled, rising global protectionism poses threats to exports, and the population is aging rapidly. Incomes and wealth are concentrated in Bangkok, while other parts of the country struggle to develop. Climate change is reinforcing and exacerbating these challenges. Urban flooding risks are among the highest in the world and Bangkok – which hosts a concentration of Thailand’s export-oriented industries – remains especially vulnerable. The relatively poor north and north-eastern parts of Thailand are vulnerable to drought, water shortages, and changing rainfall patterns, which will continue to impact agricultural production, exacerbating existing inequalities. Heat waves and prolonged heat exposure directly impact labor productivity and well-being, as well as increasing risks of illness.  \nAlthough Thailand is not a major emitter, investments and reforms are needed to achieve the country’s goals of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero emissions by 2065. Reducing emissions will involvedecarbonizing the electricity and transport sectors, investing in cleaner technologies, increasing energy efficiency, and adopting more sustainable climate-smart practices in agriculture. There are compelling cobenefits associated with such measures: lower costs, greater energy security (as fossil fuel dependence declines), improved air quality, and less congestion. At the same time, the global net-zero transition means that Thailand’s future comparative advantage will hinge on its ability to lower the emission intensity of its economy, and shift production toward greener goods and services. Thailand is deeply integrated into global value chains and manufactured exports are a key driver of economic activity, equivalent to around half of GDP. Meeting international standards and requirements for greener production of exports is therefore critical. Moreover, the global transition toward sustainability is generating new opportunities for countries like Thailand that have the potential to export more complex green products and offer more sustainable tourism experiences. Thailand’s future growth path will depend on its ability to capitalize on these emerging opportunities.  \nThailand must move swiftly to address the physical and transition risks posed by climate change and to seize the opportunities associated with the global shift toward sustainability. Business as usual is no longer a viable path, and while the costs of required investments are substantial, the costs and risks of inaction are much higher. This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) offers a strategic playbook to support climate action in Thailand, complementing existing national plans. It assesses critical risks to the economy, including the direct impacts of floods, droughts, heat stress, and other climate-related disasters, as well asthe potential consequences for trade, investment, and private sector activity if progress on emissions reduction and resilience-building falls short. The report outlines concrete actions to help Thailand adapt to the impacts of climate change , reduce its greenhouse gas emissions , and take advantage of green growth opportunities, particularly in sectors where Thailand holds comparative advantages, such as electric vehicle and component manufacturing, solar technologies, and energy-efficient air conditioning. 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