Southeast Asian Countries
Thailand
General Information
This webpage is part of the World Factbook which is one of the most accessed publications created by the US government. It presents the basic realities, background summary, and general information of Thailand in various aspects such as the population, the flag, geography, and statistics.
Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
It provides up-to-date resources regarding the embassy's consular services, news, and mission updates.
Royal Embassy of Cambodia to the Kingdom of Thailand
It provides up-to-date resources regarding the embassy's consular services, mission updates, and news regarding Cambodian immigrant workers in Thailand.
An online version of the book previously published by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program in 1991. Intended for a general audience, this book provides brief descriptions and analyses of the Kingdom of Thailand.
State Institutions
The site entails the missions and strategies of the department in enhancing Thailand’s agricultural sector.
This site provides comprehensive information on the policy undertaken by the ministry, commodities prices, as well as a one stop service that can be accessed online.
The site offers information regarding Thailand’s foreign policy, consular services, visa information, as well as press statements and announcements. In addition, it provides useful links to other departments and initiatives of the ministry.
Thailand's Ministry of Education website. The site offers useful information about their education system, educational statistics, and its policy.
The site entails useful information on Thailand's economic state, such as economic data, fiscal information, and economic reports.
It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Labor to facilitate work applications, administer employment benefits, and address skills development. The site offers information on Thailand’s labor laws and relevant policies.
The site contains information pertaining to developments in health care, policy advocacy, technology and research, hospital accreditation, and the health industry.
This site provides a brief introduction to the Prime Minister, the cabinet, and the government’s policy statements.
This site offers the latest updates on Thai Navy missions, as well as its organization and history.
History, Language, Culture, and Religion
This website contains information on Southeast Asian arts in general.
Thai Center for Southeast Asian Studies (Northern Illinois University)
This website offers Thai classes as well as various resources for learning the language.
Thai Writing System by Omniglot
An online encyclopedia that introduces the writing system of the Thai language.
The SEAlang Library, founded in 2005, provides linguistic reference materials for Southeast Asia, particularly the non-roman script languages.
Political and Social Issues
Human Development Report, UNDP
The site provides reports of human rights and human development in Thailand regarding political, economic, and social issues.
International Crisis Group-Thailand
An independent organization that strives to prevent conflicts and influence policies that will build a more peaceful world. This website offers reports and briefings about Thailand and the world, mainly focusing on situations of conflict.
Online forum on law and archives of the law journal of Thailand. The site also provides a law database applicable in Thailand’s public and private sectors, as well as a directory of lawyers based in Thailand.
News
News, commentary, and media coverage pertaining to Asia in English, Chinese, and Malay.
New York Times-World-Asia Pacific
News, editorials, and other features from the Asia Pacific region.
South China Morning Post-Asia-Southeast Asia
Hong Kong-based newspaper providing news and insights on East Asia and Southeast Asia, including geopolitical and economic developments in Thailand.
Thailand’s local newspaper provides online news and updates on various topics.
This website offers current news from local and international news outlets.
This online newspaper provides current headlines and news on politics, society, and business from around the world.
Research Institutions
The Asia Foundation’s webpage dedicated to Thailand. It provides details on projects undertaken by the Asia Foundation in the areas of economic development, land management, law and justice, and governance.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
The site offers online access to reports and activities that Thailand and other APEC members utilize to promote trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation, and economic and technical collaboration.
Asia Research Center, Murdoch University, Australia
The site offers articles, working papers, and other publications pertaining to Thailand and Asia. In addition, it also provides the latest information on seminars and workshops related to Asian studies.
Asia Research Institute-ARI (National University of Singapore)
This website offers a variety of research topics pertaining to Thailand and Southeast Asia. ARI is one of the most established research institutions in Asia and is structured into six cross-disciplinary research clusters: Asian Migration, Asian Urbanisms, Identities, Inter-Asia Engagements, Religion and Globalization, and Science, Technology and Society.
Asian Development Bank (ADB), Thailand
The Asian Development Bank has put together various reports and publications and development initiatives in Thailand and made them available on this website.
Association of Southeast Asia Nation (ASEAN)
Information on Thailand’s relations with ASEAN member states and the region.
Center for Southeast Asian Studies, (Northern Illinois University)
This website features a photograph collection and research materials pertaining to Thailand and Southeast Asian nations.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Southeast Asia
CSIS focuses on Southeast Asia’s prominence in international relations as a geopolitical, economic, and demographic focal point. It aspires to provide critical knowledge of the political, military, and economic conditions that make Southeast Asia such an important region. This website contains information regarding the most recent news, activities, research, and publications.
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and EAST Asia (ERIA)
An international organization that aids the ASEAN Secretariat by recommending policy during regional government meetings. This website provides information regarding the most recent news, activities, research, and publications.
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies-ISEAS, Singapore
This website provides research articles, working papers, reports, commentaries, and op-ed articles on Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations.
International Institute of Asian Studies-IIAS, Netherlands
IIAS aims to connect knowledge and people and contribute to a more integrated understanding of Asia. The site provides access to newsletters, books, podcasts, and other relevant resources that focus on contemporary themes and issues in Thailand, as well as other Asian nations.
International Monetary Fund, Thailand
The site offers insights into Thailand’s current economy, country news, and working papers.
National Statistical Office of Thailand
Government strategic information center that aims to gather and manage statistics and information to enhance the country’s decision making. The site provides links to surveys, statistical service, and relevant publications.
This site consists of online articles covering analyses of Thailand’s economy, relevant statistics, and government facts.
The Southeast Asian Research Center, University of Hong Kong
This site offers working papers on Thailand and Southeast Asian nations, as well as a comprehensive database of the labor laws of Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Hong Kong; all of which can be accessed for free.
Thai Development and Research Institute (TDRI)
The website of a non-governmental organization devoted to research and publication in the fields of human resources and social development, international economic relations, macroeconomic policy, natural resources and environment, science and technology development, and sectoral economics.
The Leeds Thai Politics Bibliography, Thai Politics at Leeds, UK
The site entails an online bibliography of literature pertaining to Thai politics as well as further information on Thai politic studies.
The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage was established with the purpose of advancing knowledge of the culture, history, arts, and natural sciences of Thailand and its neighbors. The website provides information regarding its various publications and latest activities.
The United Nations in Thailand
Up-to-date information regarding projects run by the United Nations in Thailand.
This page contains news and updates on USAID activities in Thailand. The emphasis of the initiatives is on strengthening the foundation for peace and security, governing fairly and democratically, enhancing the health system and environment, promoting economic growth, and providing humanitarian aid.
The World Bank's initiatives in Thailand. Data and statistics, publications, studies, as well as the most recent news on World Bank initiatives in Thailand and other countries across the world can be found in this section.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
This website offers research articles that discuss the socio-political concerns facing Thailand as well as other countries across the world.
Contact Info
Director of CSEAS
- Phone: (+855)92 660 997
- Email: info.cseas@rupp.edu.kh
- Address: Russian Federation Boulevard, P.O. Box 416, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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