Thailand is facing increasingly severe impacts from climate change—from irregular rainfall and prolonged droughts to more frequent and intense flooding. These are clear signs that our world is no longer the same, and Thailand must urgently adapt to a new world.
But one of the most important questions is: How is climate finance being used to confront this transformation?
The Climate Finance Network Thailand (CFNT) invites you to explore this question at “2025 Climate Finance Tracker: Uncovering Thailand’s Flows,” where we will launch the Climate Finance Tracker—the first-ever tool in Thailand designed to systematically monitor the flow of finance supporting both climate change mitigation and adaptation across all sectors.
This will be the first time such a comprehensive, data-driven landscape of Thailand’s climate finance has been made publicly available.
Event Details
Date: Monday, 21 July 2025
Time: 09:00 – 15:30
Venue: Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel
Format: On-site only (a full video recording will be available afterward)
Languages: Thai and English (live interpretation available throughout the program)
Morning Panel Discussion
Topic: “Climate Mitigation – Taking Stock and Looking Forward”
This session aims to explore the key focus areas of climate mitigation financing in Thailand and the importance of systematically mapped data to support climate action activities, while also addressing the fundamental challenges and identifying potential pathways forward.
Moderator: Dr. Wit Sittivaekin
Panelists:
- Dr. Roong Mallikamas, Deputy Governor for Financial Institutions Stability, Bank of Thailand
- Ms. Melinda Good, Country Director for Thailand and Myanmar, World Bank
- Dr. Yunyong Thaicharoen, Chief Economist and Sustainability Officer, Siam Commercial Bank
- Dr. Karin Boonlertvanich, Executive Vice President, KASIKORNBANK
Afternoon Panel Discussion
Topic: “From Chaos to Resilience – Co-Designing a Climate Adaptive Future”
As Thailand faces intensifying climate impacts, adaptation planning has often been overlooked in national priorities. This session will explore how data, the Climate Finance Tracker, and financial institutions can play a key role in addressing the country’s most pressing adaptation needs.
Moderator: Veenarat Laohapakakul
Panelists:
- Dr. Kannika Thampanishwong, Head of Research, Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research
- Dr. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok
- Dr. Naim Laeni, Urban and Spatial Planning Specialist, Thammasat University
- Dr. Sitang Pilailar, Water Resource Management Specialist, Kasetsart University
Closing Keynote
Topic: “Beyond Urgency: The Ecosystem’s Duty in a Changing Climate”
This session will highlight the collective responsibility of government agencies, the financial sector, and ecosystem partners in driving climate action. It will emphasize the urgency of aligning finance with climate goals — and showcase how climate finance is not only a necessity, but a strategic opportunity for long-term resilience.
Speakers:
- Mr. Sudhir Sharma, Regional Coordinator, Finance and Economic Transformation, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Dr. Kittisak Prukkanone, Director, Division of Strategy and International Cooperation, Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), Thailand
Seats are limited. Please register to attend via the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/ynELVymMEF
Confirmed participants will receive a confirmation email along with a check-in registration code by 16 July 2025.
We hope to see you there — and work together to advance climate solutions for Thailand and beyond.
