As 2026 begins, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism takes effect, while Thailand passes its Climate Change Bill. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially came into force on January 1, 2026, placing immediate pressure on carbon-intensive industries. As climate policy and carbon pricing tighten, Thailand’s steel and aluminum manufacturers moved early to adjust their export structures.
Between January and October 2025, Thai exports compliant with EU CBAM requirements surged nearly 55%, highlighting the sector’s resilience amid increasingly stringent European environmental standards.
