Thailand’s Comprehensive Security Strategy Towards A Sustainable Carbon Neutral Industry

Abstract

The global climate crisis has reached a critical threshold, marked as “code red” level, manifesting in the melting of polar ice, rising sea levels, and an increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves. These phenomena pose serious threats to ecosystems and human survival worldwide. In 2023, Thailand emitted approximately 385.94 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, with the industrial sector identified as having a medium to high potential for emission reduction by 2050. This sector also holds the highest potential for successful transformation due to the controllable nature of its production processes, unlike the more complex energy, agriculture, and waste
sectors. Nevertheless, transitioning requires advanced chemical engineering expertise and a strategic shift toward carbon neutrality to maintain global competitiveness. This article presents a critical analysis and introduces a strategic framework - “Thailand’s Comprehensive Security Strategy Towards a Sustainable Carbon-Neutral Industry”. This framework integrates model-based planning, key driving mechanisms, and scalable extensions. It offers a for ward-looking strategy aligned with the new global climate agenda and serves as a practical guide for formulating concrete policies and action plans to combat climate change effectively.