ABOUT
Asia Centre is a research institute that aims to create social impact in the region. It was first established in Bangkok, Thailand in 2015 and in 2018 a second Centre was established in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In 2021, Asia Centre was granted the UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status. The Centre undertakes evidence-based research, convenes events and amplifies its work through media and social media engagement.
MEETING SPACE
Asia Centre manages a boutique meeting space for rent in central Bangkok, Thailand that is suitable for workshops and trainings. Well connected by public transport, it is 1 minute away from the Phayathai BTS and Airport Link.
Annual conference
8th International Conference – Democracy and Elections in Asia
Overview Amidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into
UPCOMING EVENTS
STOP: Crimes Against Female Journalists
In Asia, as elsewhere, crimes against female journalists include physical attacks, harassment, abuses, and other gender-based violence. However, often complaints into these crimes against female journalists are not properly investigated
8th International Conference – Democracy and Elections in Asia
Overview Amidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into
Asia Centre and Taylor’s University Malaysia Sign MoU
On 8 September 2022, Asia Centre and Faculty of Social Sciences & Leisure Management, Taylor’s University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU was signed just prior to the
Asia Centre Outreach In Canada
Asia Centre’s Dr. Robin Ramcharan carried forward the Centre’s ongoing global exploration for collaborations and partnerships, this time in Canada, during the months of July and August 2022. This follows
Asia Centre Expands Partnerships In Northern Thailand
Asia Centre has expanded and strengthened its partnership into Northern Thailand following a visit from 4 to 5 August 2022 to Chiang Mai. During the visit, Asia Centre’s regional director
Asia Centre and Chiang Mai University Sign MoU
On 26 August 2022, Asia Centre and Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration, Chiang Mai University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU builds on the ongoing collaboration
Media Information Literacy Needed To Combat Disinformation
Disinformation is a major issue in Southeast Asia and Thailand is not an exception. However, media literacy education can be a good tool to tackle the negative effects of disinformation.
Asia Centre’s Report on Disinformation Attracts Strong Interest in Malaysia
Held on 8 September 2022, the launch of Asia Centre’s report Youth and Disinformation in Malaysia: Strengthening Electoral Integrity drew a crowd of over a hundred participants. It included academics,
Contact Us
Phone: +662 129 3773
Email: info@asiacentre.org
We Are Here
ASIA CENTRE
128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building, 17st Fl. Phaya Thai Rd,
Thung Phaya Thai Sub-dictrict, Ratchathewi District,
Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Transport
BTS Phaya Thai Exit 1
Airport Rail Link Phaya Thai