# Axel Michaelowa featured in Carbon Pulse Briefing on Thailand's new carbon tax

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As of February 12, Axel Michaelowa was quoted in a Carbon Pulse briefing, which highlights concerns over Thailand’s newly approved carbon tax on fossil fuels. The tax, starting at 200 baht (around $5.88) per metric ton of CO₂ emissions, will be integrated into the country’s existing excise tax system. While...

- Date: 2025-02-18
- Category: News

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As of February 12, Axel Michaelowa was quoted in a Carbon Pulse briefing, which highlights concerns over Thailand’s newly approved carbon tax on fossil fuels.

The tax, starting at 200 baht (around $5.88) per metric ton of CO₂ emissions, will be integrated into the country’s existing excise tax system. While the move has been welcomed, critics argue that it lacks a clear strategy to support Thailand’s carbon neutrality goals. Axel, who was asked to comment on this in quality of seasoned carbon markets expert, called the tax a
"window dressing,"
questioning whether it will have any real impact on reducing emissions without a broader plan.

[Read the full article on Carbon Pulse's website](https://carbon-pulse.com/367730/).

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