SCB EIC chief economist warns that Thailand's deep reliance on imported energy threatens long-term growth — and says the green transition is the structural fix the country can no longer delay

Bangkok, Thailand – [17, June 2026] – Thailand’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating rapidly, driven by rising fuel prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and changing consumer priorities. What was once a conversation centred around “range anxiety” has evolved into something more immediate: fuel uncertainty.