The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented demographic shift, with the elderly population expected to double by 2050 [1, 2]. It is projected that by 2050, one-fifth (20%) of the world’s population will be over 60 years old [3]. Other data indicate that the population aged 65 years and over, which amounted to 9% in…

Climate change is not just a distant environmental concern, but it is a present and intensifying determinant of child health, development, and wellbeing. Although children contribute the least to greenhouse gas emissions, they face a disproportionate burden of climate-related risks. From pregnancy through adolescence, climate change acts as a risk multiplier because it interacts with…

Wild boars, scientifically known as Sus scrofa, have adapted to survive across various continents, with their strong presence and adaptability sparking admiration, reverence, and sometimes conflict [1, 2]. In Thailand, these animals symbolize resilience and are known in Thai as หมูป่า (Moo Paa). Although wild boars hold a positive image, their impact on local agriculture…

The recent overpopulation of feral pigeons has emerged as a new problem in Thailand, particularly in the capital city of Bangkok. One of the primary causes of the drastic increase in pigeon populations in Bangkok is the abundant availability of food for them. People frequently, whether intentionally or unintentionally, feed pigeons in public areas such…

Introduction: Global health challenges require collective action and international cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria has emerged as a key player in addressing these pressing issues. Since its establishment in 2002, the Global Fund has played a critical role in financing and coordinating efforts to combat…

Thailand has long been a source, transit, and destination country for human trafficking. The situation is complex and multifaceted, involving both domestic and international trafficking networks. While the Thai government has taken steps to address the issue, challenges remain in effectively combating this crime. Source Country: Thailand serves as a significant source country for trafficking…

In Thailand, a Village Health Volunteer (VHV) is a crucial component of the country’s primary healthcare system. VHVs are local individuals who volunteer their time and efforts to support community health initiatives in rural areas. They play a vital role in promoting preventive healthcare, delivering basic medical services, providing health education, and facilitating referrals to…

The majority of more than half of people on Earth live in Asia. Moreover, 49.7% of all Asians are from East and Southeast Asia (1). Considering the tremendous demographic and geographic variation in this region, the enormous population indicates that a complete and integrated system in policy-making must be established to realize the aim of…

China becomes the main market for most of the wildlife products from Southeast Asia, every year the demand for wildlife products in China has increased rapidly along with the development of traditional Chinese medicine which uses a lot of ingredients from wild animal products as medicines [1, 3, 4]. According to CITES Trade Database 1997–2016,…

Gender equality is a global issue with limitations on basic human rights. Men and women both face challenges as a result of socially constructed rules that have been embedded in their daily lives since birth. Equal rights and equal opportunities for men and women in all aspects of life, including the community, workplace, and organization,…

COVID-19 has brought the world to its knees as it massively impacts economies, big or small, with the deadly virus claiming millions of lives. As of May 20, 2021, COVID-19 has accounted for 166 million cases and 3.5 million deaths worldwide1. In the past months, following the steady drop of cases, Southeast Asia and many…

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control, nearly half of the world’s population live in areas at risk of Malaria1. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in 2019 alone, an estimated 228 million malaria cases worldwide have been recorded2. Since its discovery in the early 1890s, Malaria remains a significant public health…

Given its strategic location at the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand’s primary challenge is ending the statelessness that comes with its bordering nations1. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that Thailand has almost half a million stateless people, making it an essential country for statelessness reforms. Due to a lack of documented…

Civil society organizations (CSOs) working on HIV/AIDS initiated a discussion mapping joint resource mobilization efforts with the government and other sectors to end HIV/AIDS epidemic in Thailand. This mapping activity aims to equip key policymakers on using data analytics for informed decision making. Results are set to help government sector, NGOs, or CSOs working directly…

In 2012, more than 14,000 people were killed on the roads of Thailand. Government statistics reports that road accidents are the second-leading cause of death among children; an alarming data which could have been prevented with one simple solution – wearing helmets. Save the Children Thailand in partnership with SUPA71, Co., Ltd. is working on…

The fight for child rights may need more working together, and small fragmented initiatives can do so much more. In Thailand, civil society organizations (CSOs) are challenged by a number of problems making sustainability a central issue among CSOs. While technical capacities and support from the government abound at their advantage, more CSOs are focused on…

April of this year, nearly a million migrant workers were registered at the Labour Ministry of Thailand. Among them, more than 570,000 are Burmese, about 340,000 Cambodians, and around 60,000 are Lao. This prompted the Thai government to implement stricter measures to ensure their safety, security, and welfare at all times. While policies to protect…

This February 2016, Save the Children (SC) and ten other agencies meet with Thailand’s Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC) to discuss the implementation of the recently released Comprehensive School Safety (CSS) Framework presented at the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Japan. SUPA71, Co., Ltd, as part of its engagement…

Although, most civil society organization (CSO) in the Lower Mekong Basin region have enough technical capacities in various areas of their work, innovative approaches, such as the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) to engage multi-sectors, are still yet to be harnessed. On 13-15 August 2015, 19 CSO representatives from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand…