Thailand’s new carbon tax won’t move the climate needle yet, but could push region to tackle emissions together

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Thailand’s new carbon tax won’t move the climate needle yet, but could push region to tackle emissions together

Thailand will become the second country in Southeast Asia, after Singapore, to introduce a carbon tax. In time, the strategy could give its industries a competitive edge while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, experts say.