Building Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Populations and Communities in Thailand : Synthesis Report

Overview & Synopsis

Climate change is already reshaping environmental and social landscapes across Thailand, exposing people and communities to compounding risks that threaten their stability and well-being. The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, coupled with long-term environmental shifts, are placing unprecedented pressure on livelihoods, infrastructure, and local economies. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and intensifying floods and droughts are accelerating socio-economic disparities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and those that rely on natural resources for their survival.4 Without targeted and effective responses as well as proactive adaptation measures that mitigate risks and enhance long-term resilience, the most vulnerable populations and affected communities risk being left behind in Thailand's broader development and climate response agenda.