ABOUT
Asia Centre is a not-for-profit organisation 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. Asia Centre serves as a think-tank, meeting space, project partner and social enterprise.
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
COVID-19 in Asia: Communication, Nationalism and Technology
Overview COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March 2020, following the first infections detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Since then, the number of infected cases and death
UPCOMING EVENTS
Under Attack: Academic Freedoms in Asia
Around the world academic freedom is increasingly coming under attack. The core value of academic freedom and what it means for society at large is
Celebrating Journalism: Reporting Without Fear
Attacks on media freedoms have intensified since the coronavirus (COVID-19) became a global pandemic in late March 2020, as governments seek to fend off criticisms
COVID-19 & Southeast Asia
Since February 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both the public health and economies in countries in Southeast Asia. Many Countries have imposed a lockdown
Inequality Sharpens During Pandemic
Inequality sharpened during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among vulnerable communities in Asia. This was the principal theme in the stories of the 10 finalists which
Asia Centre: Getting To The Other Side of the Myanmar Coup
Asia Centre’s webinar, “Law and Lawlessness: Myanmar Coup and Human Rights” on 11 March 2021 discussed the 1 February 2021 Myanmar military coup. The event
Asia Centre and Oxfam Announce 2020-21 Journalism Award Finalists
Asia Centre and Oxfam in Asia are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020-21 Journalism For an Equitable Asia Award. As thought leaders and
Asia Centre Connects with Human Rights in Ubon Ratchathani
On 5 March 2021, Asia Centre’s Drs. James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan participated in “The Official Launch of the Regional Center for Human Rights Study
Asia Centre & CALD: Freedom of Expression Needs Defending
With internet shutdowns, throttling of internet server speeds, geo-blocking of social media posts, persecution of social media users, an attack against journalists and media organisations
Defending Freedom of Expression
Download Full Report Abstract Defending Freedom of Expression: Fake News Laws in East and Southeast Asia published by Asia Centre and the Council of Asia
Contact Us
Phone: +662 129 3773
Email: info@asiacentre.org
We Are Here
ASIA CENTRE
128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building, 17st Fl. Phayathai Rd,
Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi,
Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Transport
BTS Phayathai Exit 1
Airport Rail Link Phayathai