Thailand
Thailand is navigating a defining transition from the middle-income trap, and lasting progress requires managing an energy transition, an aging workforce, technological change, and evolving regional security dynamics.
Since 1954, we have partnered with government, businesses, civil society, universities, and regional institutions to strengthen public policy, support resilient infrastructure and energy development, prepare the workforce for the future economy, and promote regional cooperation. Our work across the country supports civil society and vulnerable populations and promotes digital skills, workforce readiness, children’s literacy, and peace and human security along Thailand’s borders. Regional programming managed from the Bangkok office spans the Mekong subregion and all ASEAN Member States.
Impact
Entrepreneurs equipped with digital skills
Across 28 provinces, entrepreneurs expanded digital capabilities to grow businesses and access new market opportunities through Go Digital ASEAN.
Entrepreneurs trained in cyber hygiene
Small businesses improved digital security practices to better protect themselves from online threats.
ASEAN sectoral bodies engaged
Regional cooperation strengthened by supporting ASEAN sectoral bodies and engaged more than 2,000 officials and stakeholders across all three ASEAN Community pillars.
Advancing Sustainable and Accessible Infrastructure in the Mekong
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Amplifying Women’s Peace Actions
TAF’s AMPLIFY program helps women and local organizations in Southeast Asia bring their knowledge and priorities into peace and security decisions that too often exclude them.
ROOTED: Advancing Nature-Based Solutions Across ASEAN
As environmental risks cross borders, we help ASEAN institutions turn evidence into regional action on conservation and environmental resilience.
Helping Entrepreneurs Thrive in the Digital Economy
Go Digital ASEAN helped entrepreneurs and job seekers across the region build digital capabilities, strengthen cyber resilience, and expand economic opportunities.
Strengthening ASEAN Cooperation on Regional Security
With security challenges increasing in the region, we helped deepen the ASEAN-Australia relationship and enhance ASEAN’s ability to lead coordinated responses to transnational political and security issues.
Latest Thinking
Report
Commercial Navigation on the Upper Mekong: Growing or Slowing for Thailand?
Report
Securing Women’s Peace: A Political Economy Analysis of Women, Peace and Security in ASEAN, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and the Philippines
Survey
Thai Developers: Skills, Divides, and Challenges
Survey
Thai Public Views on International Issues
Featured Publication
ASEAN Regional Study
On the Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Marginalized and Vulnerable Groups
Country Leadership
Our People in Thailand
Arpaporn Winijkulchai
Senior Program Officer
Thailand
Benjamin Zawacki
Senior Program Specialist, Security and Policy Analysis
Thailand
Pitchanuch Supavanich
Regional Program Manager, ASEAN
Thailand
Thanawat Keereepart
Team Leader, Mekong Safeguards Program and Senior Advisor, Energy Programs
Thailand
CONTACT US
The Asia Foundation in Thailand
thailand.general@asiafoundation.org
+ 66 (2) 233-1644