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
Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions
Overview Across Asia hate speech based on fake news has led to an increase of violent incidents as disinformation divides communities during periods of political and communal tensions. With rising
UPCOMING EVENTS
Report Launch: Hate Speech in Southeast Asia
Hate speech, often disseminated online, has surged following the COVID-19 pandemic. Asia Centre in its inaugural baseline study, Hate Speech in Southeast Asia, explains the
Journalism for the Equitable Asia Award
Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award Asia and Pacific showed the biggest billionaire wealth and growth in the world last year, now with 906 billionaires
Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions
Overview Across Asia hate speech based on fake news has led to an increase of violent incidents as disinformation divides communities during periods of political
Hate Speech Echoes Government Speak
Hate speech in society towards vulnerable communities often reflects the discriminatory and prejudicial language by government officials and political leaders. In Southeast Asia, the spike
Hate Speech: Measures Shouldn’t Infringe Rights
Legal and non-legal measures to regulate hate speech should not infringe on freedom of expression. This was the cautionary advice arising from speakers and participants
Asia Centre resumes operations, strengthens online capacity
Introduction Asia Centre has resumed office operations and has taken steps to strengthen its online capacity. The Centre is re-starting activities following a requisite COVID-19
Hate Speech in Southeast Asia
CONTENTS PAGE Acknowledgments Preface Executive Summary 1. Introduction 2. Contextualising Hate Speech in Southeast Asia 3. Forms of Hate Speech 4. Legal Measures 5. Non-Legal
Call for Chapter Proposals
Call for Chapter Proposals Fake News and Elections in South Asia BOOK PROJECT Proposal to Established Publisher South Asia has not been spared the scourge
Call for Chapter Proposals
Call for Chapter Proposals Fake News and Elections in East Asia BOOK PROJECT Proposal to Established Publisher Asia Centre invites high quality proposals for chapters
Contact Us
Phone: +662 129 3773
Email: info@asiacentre.org
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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