Thailand is one of the ASEAN founders. With a population of over 65,213 million [1] in 2021 and the second largest GDP in Southeast Asia after Indonesia (505.89 billion USD), Thailand is an important key player in the region. In 2021, Thailand’s GDP per capita of USD 7,645.3 is the fourth in ASEAN region. Thailand’s economy is driven mainly by two sectors: industry and agriculture. The central of the government and business is in Bangkok, which is the capital city. Thai is the official language; however, English is gaining in importance and is widely used in business and industry nowadays.
[1] ASEAN Secretariat. ASEAN Statistical Highlight 2022
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Thailand’s population is the 4th largest in ASEAN with 65.213 million people as of 2021, contributing 9.82% of the total ASEAN population. Population growth in Thailand will decline by 0.3% in 2021. In terms of macroeconomic indicators, Thailand’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita had experienced consistent growth since 2007, landing as the 4th in ASEAN with 7,645.3 USD in 2021.
[1] Population Growth (annual %) – Singapore, The World Bank (2021)
[2] GDP per Capita (in USD) – Singapore, The World Bank (2021)
NDC Target
Source: UNFCCC NDC Registry – Thailand
Thailand intends to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent from the projected business-as-usual (BAU) level by 2030. The level of contribution could increase up to 25 percent, subject to adequate and enhanced access to technology development and transfer, financial resources and capacity building support through a balanced and ambitious global agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
NDC Target
Reduce GHG Emissions (by 2030)
20%
Compared to
Business-as-usual (BAU)