Abortions in Thailand, Now Legal, Face a New Obstacle: Doctors Analysis Abortion is now decriminalized in Thailand thanks to a landmark court case, but access to the service continues to be denied to many women, due to resistance from many medical professionals. By Teeranai Charuvastra
Diplomatic Balancing in the Quagmire: Thailand’s Foreign Policy among Great Powers Article Multilateralism, strengthening cooperation, and upholding international legal principles are proclaimed to guide Thai foreign policy. But there are three key areas which remain testing for Thailand’s balanced approach: security, the post-pandemic situation, and civic spaces. By Kasira Cheeppensook
Make Climate Change and DRR Policy in Thailand Relevant in the Age of the Anthropocene Article A note from an online panel entitled “Living in the Anthropocene: Climate Framework and DRR Policies for Sustainable Development in Thailand” on 12 October 2022, co-organized by Disaster Resilience and Environmental Sustainability (DRES), Mae Fah Luang University and Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia regional office. By Maya Dania
Spinning in the Void: The Data Black Hole of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Thailand Article Thailand lacks consistent records or accessible data when it comes to women’s rights issues. One of the most pressing topics in women’s rights – sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) – has little to no publicly accessible data, which is fundamental for organizations, government and stakeholders to effectively tackle these issues. By Jirada Phetlam
Saving Lives Through Education for Disaster Preparedness and Awareness: Lessons from Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand Article Disaster education is the key to developing a sustainable safety culture in school environments. With experiences and examples across Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and other countries, including disaster response education into school curricula and other activities will help foster community action and resilience in the time of emergencies. By Reni Juwitasari
Mekong Community Resilience in the Face of Dam Development, Environmental Degradation and Climate Change Article Hydropower dams on the Mekong mainstream have resulted in many negative impacts on riverine communities who depend on the river’s transboundary ecological web for their livelihoods. Ongoing plans for development continue to impact people’s lives – can it be halted before it reaches a tipping point? By Tipakson Manpati
An Inflation Tale in Two Countries Article At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the global community anticipated a recession as a result of industry closures. However, COVID-19 has only been one of many factors contributing to a wider economic slowdown of late. Thailand and the Philippines have both recorded rising inflation, but are on divergent paths in managing it for their populations. By Eunice Barbara C. Novio
Restoring Bee Populations with Community and Natural Farming Article A seminar and workshop entitled “Restoring the Lives of the Bees… with Community and Natural Agricultural Ways” was held on 24 September 2022 at the Growing Diversity Park (BIOTHAI), Nonthaburi. By Panus Danpitakkul
Jungle Wisdom Article A trek in Thailand reveals the secrets of the jungle and the heart of a people. By Vincent Vichit-Vadakan
Growing Coffee for Sustainable Agriculture: Pangkhon Village in Chiang Rai Article Besides providing an income to local farmers, promoting the cultivation of Arabica coffee is one of the solutions to forest degradation in highland areas of northern Thailand. The village of Pangkhon in Chiang Rai province has environmentally and economically transformed as part of an initiative to grow coffee, but there are still climate-related challenges to address. By Sawang Meesaeng