Overcoming obstacles for environmentally friendly transportation

‘Match your words with your actions.” That was the message from teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg when she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 2019 instead of flying to attend the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.

Key Takeaways

• Thailand’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions from transportation is crucial for its economy, attracting investors, and promoting sustainable tourism.
• Inadequate public transportation infrastructure and slow adoption of electric vehicles are major hurdles in Thailand’s efforts to meet its emission reduction targets.
• The government must invest in green transportation, support low-carbon vehicles, and overhaul the mass transit and rail systems to achieve significant carbon reduction and secure a sustainable future.

The symbolic journey took two weeks. More importantly, achieving it took a strong conviction and determination to…