Thailand

It has population over 67.6 million in 2017, contributing the 10.5% of the total ASEAN population.
It also has the 2nd largest GDP and the 4th GDP per capita in ASEAN region.
Types of energy sources used in TPES of Thailand are diverse, with oil is the dominant, followed by the gas.
Oil are the main energy consumers by the end users in TFEC, followed by electricity.

NDC Target

Reduce GHG Emissions (by 2030)

30%
Compared to
Business-as-usual (BAU)

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)

 

Types of energy sources used in TPES of Thailand are diverse, with oil being dominant. This is followed by gas, which the amount has been increasing gradually since 2009. However, the consumption of coal is decreasing at a low dropping rate. These indicate that Thailand is moving towards a cleaner TPES.

Oil is the main energy consumer by the end users and is followed by electricity. Otherwise, the biodiesel sector is for solid growth throughout 2020-2022 as consumption is forecast to increase by 5-10% per year to an average of 5.8-6.5 million liters per day.

NDC Target

Source: UNFCCC NDC Registry – Thailand
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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).

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NDC Target

Reduce GHG Emissions (by 2030)



20%
Compared to
Business-as-usual (BAU)

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