The United Thai Nation Party’s proposed “Solar Freedom Bill” is currently undergoing a public hearing process and is expected to be submitted to the House of Representatives for consideration by the end of May. The bill aims to simplify the installation process for on-grid solar systems by reducing approval requirements from five government agencies to a simple notification procedure accompanied by a certified engineering safety document. The initiative is intended to make clean energy more...

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has intensified efforts to address odor issues at the Saimai Waste Center by ordering the contractor to convert the facility into a fully enclosed system and install advanced pollution control technologies. Deputy Governor Chakkapan inspected the site, urging the operator to promptly seal all building gaps and install air curtains to prevent odors from affecting nearby communities. BMA emphasized hygienic waste management practices, ensuring waste...

The Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) has taken proactive steps to strengthen carbon footprint assessment capacity among local administrative organizations by launching the “Train the Trainer” program. This initiative aims to cultivate skilled personnel at the local level and within educational institutions, specializing in greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation and verification, thereby promoting systematic and sustainable environmental management. On March 24, 2026, Mr....