Thailand and ADB
In the Spotlight
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Investing in Asia’s maiden green bonds
Green bonds are an increasingly viable option for investors in Asia, like pension and superannuation funds, looking to get involved in green sustainable financing.
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New Rice Variety Helps Lift Thai Farmers out of Poverty
A new non-GMO, organic rice variety is now helping smallholder farmers in North Thailand out of poverty, while also improving their diet.
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Thailand's Latest Country Fact Sheet
ADB stands ready to assist Thailand in adopting the “Thailand 4.0” model, envisioned to create a value-based economy founded on creativity, innovation, and intellect. Read the latest country fact sheet.
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ADB, B.Grimm Power Expand Support for Renewable Energy in ASEAN
ADB signed a loan equivalent of up with $235 million to B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (B.Grimm Power), one of the largest power producers in Thailand, to develop and enhance renewable energy capacity in member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Having attained upper-middle-income status in recent times, Thailand aspires to reach higher-income status within the next decade. With its strategic geopolitical position and significance as the second-largest economy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country plays a major role in promoting regional cooperation and integration.
Since the late 1990s, economic growth has been impeded by global economic shocks, natural disasters, sociopolitical tensions, and relatively low investment. Other challenges to growth have included persistent inequality, environmental degradation, and an aging population. In July 2014, Thailand approved a long-term Infrastructure Development Plan to boost the country’s competitiveness, by improving and expanding its logistics and transport networks.
ADB's country partnership strategy for Thailand provides the flexibility to respond to the country’s needs and priorities through sovereign and nonsovereign support.
Thailand is a member of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). It is also part of the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT–GT) subregional program.
Latest
Better access to sanitation and wastewater management can provide an array of socioeconomic benefits.
A Literature Review Evaluating New Approaches to Resolving the Sanitation Challenge in Developing Asia
This publication provides a framework to guide the six member countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) on collaboration to tackle priority health issues.
Greater Mekong Subregion Health Cooperation Strategy 2019–2023
ADB President Reaffirms Support for Subregional Cooperation at Southeast Asia Leaders' Summits
ADB President Mr. Takehiko Nakao today reaffirmed ADB’s support for two subregional development initiatives—the IMT–GT and the BIMP–EAGA.
Projects in Thailand
Approved/Active
- Support for Human and Social Development in Southeast Asia
- Developing Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Approaches, Methodologies, and Controls (Subproject B)
- Support for Innovation and Technology Partnerships in Asia and the Pacific
- Thailand Green Bond Project
- Strengthening Safeguards Management in Southeast Asia
Activities
ADB Signs First Nonsovereign Mass Rapid Transit Project in Thailand 
Launch of the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility 
Workshop for Thailand's State-Owned Power Utility, the Provincial Electricity Authority, on the Issuance of Green Bonds 
