世界银行-《泰国经济监测》,2023年12月-泰国实现碳中和之路:碳定价的作用(英)-2023.12-64页_2mb
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Thailand Economic Monitor: December 2023 Summary
Recent Economic Developments
- Economic recovery faltered in 2023 amid global headwinds, with GDP growth at 1.5% YoY (Q3). Tourism and private consumption were key drivers.
- Current account surplus returned to 2.6% of GDP in Q3, but financial account deficit due to FDI outflow.
- Inflation decreased to negative 0.3% YoY due to energy subsidies and global price easing.
- Fiscal consolidation slowed due to high recurrent spending and energy subsidies; public debt rose to 62.1% of GDP.
Carbon Pricing and Climate Policy
- Thailand aims for net-zero emissions by 2065, with a revised NDC target of a 30% emission reduction by 2030 (previously 20%).
- Key policies include the Climate Change Master Plan, Power Development Plan, and Alternative Energy Development Plan.
- Carbon pricing is being considered as a central policy instrument to achieve emission reduction goals, with forms including carbon taxes and Emissions Trading Systems (ETSs).
- Challenges include choosing sectoral coverage, managing revenue allocation, and ensuring complementarity with other policies (e.g., energy subsidies).
Key Messages on Carbon Pricing
- Carbon pricing is a game-changer for Thailand's climate agenda, potentially stimulating innovation and financing climate initiatives.
- However, additional policies are needed to support low-carbon technology adoption and address technological and behavioral barriers.
- Thailand can leverage international carbon markets through Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs), connecting to international finance flows.
References
- Specific sources detailed in the document. For example:
- World Bank Thailand Public Revenue and Spending Assessment (2023)
- E3-Thailand Model updates (2023)
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