The UK Government and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to advance sustainable transport initiatives. The agreement, signed by UK Ambassador Mark Gooding and Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, builds on existing partnerships including the UK PACT Thailand programme and the 2024 Strategic Partnership Roadmap. Key projects include strengthening electric mobility policies, accelerating transit-oriented development, reducing PM2.5 pollution through improved public transport routing, and exploring congestion charging. The BMA’s Low-Emission Zones (LEZ) pilot reduced PM2.5 by 15.6% in central districts, with plans to expand LEZ measures across all 50 districts by 2026. The collaboration aims to support Thailand’s net-zero targets and enhance urban sustainability. Additional discussions focused on road safety, consular cooperation, and climate finance, with joint efforts to reduce motorcycle accidents and improve traffic regulations.
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