In recent years, environmental issues have been increasingly prioritized, leading to positive results in the development of national policies in Thailand. Many draft environmental legislations, which were previously stalled, are now regaining momentum as key enablers to drive Thailand towards a more sustainable future.

As a key step in combating the climate change crisis, the Thai government has recently established the Department of Climate Change and Environment within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. This central government agency is dedicated to focusing on the country’s climate change efforts.

“Sustainability Solution EP.1 – Why ESG matters” is presented by our partners Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu and Panyavith (Taro) Preechabhan. In this episode, our team discusses the rise of ESG, its importance, and what this would mean for companies going forward. This video is in Thai with English subtitles.

“Sustainability Solution EP.3: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism” is presented by partners from our ESG team: Bulin Sanooj, Ornsiri Samarnmitr and Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu. In this episode, our team discusses the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and what this could mean for businesses outside of the European Union. This video is in Thai with English subtitles.

“Sustainability Solution EP.4: Environmental Jargon” is presented by partners from our ESG team: Bulin Sanooj, Ornsiri Samarnmitr, Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu and our Environmental Specialist Dhiranantha Rithmanee. In this episode our team demystifies technical terminology related to the environment and climate change. This video is in Thai with English subtitles.

“Sustainability Solution EP.5: Thai investment agency’s move to promote sustainability” is presented by our Sustainability partner Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu, Chana Sooppipat and Jaywon Yi from our Corporate practice group, who are experienced in foreign investment. In this episode, our team discusses promotion schemes offered by the Board of Investment of Thailand related to sustainability, covering various industries. This video is in Thai with English subtitles.

“Sustainability Solution EP.2: The First E in ESG – Environmental” is presented by partners from our ESG team: Bulin Sanooj, Ornsiri Samarnmitr and Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu. In this episode, our team discusses the environmental aspect of ESG, recent developments, and why it matters for businesses to pay close attention to these issues now. This video is in Thai with English subtitles.

“Sustainability Solution EP.6: What is the “S” in ESG?” is presented by partners from our ESG and Labour and Employment teams, Nam-Ake Lekfuangfu and Theeranit Pongpanarat. In this episode, our team discusses what the social element means when we talk about the “S” in ESG and why it matters for businesses.
This episode is the latest installment in our YouTube series “Sustainability Solution”, which features regular update of key legal highlights on sustainability and ESG. This video is in Thai with English subtitles

Baker McKenzie is proud to launch a series of webinars aimed at helping employers understand current employment trends and issues in the South East Asia region. Some of the topics discussed are Alternatives to the Traditional Employment Model, and complexities of Workforce Optimization.

Baker McKenzie’s Asia Pacific Employers’ Forum took place in Singapore on Thursday, 27 April 2023. You can access a number of related resources relating to employment issues and trends.