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UK PACT and Bangkok sign LOI to advance sustainable transport
Summary
The UK and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration signed a Letter of Intent to deepen cooperation on sustainable transport and green finance under the Thailand–UK PACT programme, which includes up to £6m of support. The LOI supports expansion of Low-Emission Zones and collaboration on road safety and climate finance.
Content
The United Kingdom and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration signed a Letter of Intent at Bangkok City Hall to extend cooperation on sustainable transport and green finance. The LOI builds on the Thailand–UK PACT programme and the Thailand–UK Strategic Partnership Roadmap. UK PACT Thailand includes up to £6m focused on sustainable transport and green finance to support Thailand’s climate goals. Senior officials from both sides attended the ceremony.
Key facts:
- Signatories included the UK Ambassador to Thailand, HE Mr Mark Gooding OBE, and the Governor of Bangkok, Mr Chadchart Sittipunt.
- UK PACT Thailand provides up to £6m aimed at sustainable transport and green finance under the existing bilateral partnership.
- Thailand has national targets cited in the agreement of a 47% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Bangkok’s Low-Emission Zone pilot reduced PM2.5 pollution by 15.6% in central districts; the LOI supports expanding LEZ measures to all 50 districts by 2026.
- The parties discussed collaboration on road safety, with a particular focus on reducing motorcycle accidents and reported support for legislative changes on helmet use, drink driving, and rental motorbike shop regulation.
- The agreement also covered broader cooperation areas including consular cooperation and climate finance.
Summary:
The LOI formalises a framework to advance joint projects on low-emission zones, green finance and road safety, building on existing Thailand–UK programmes. Further work will follow through planned expansions and ongoing collaboration; specific implementation timelines and project details are to be developed by the partners.
