Rapid Asia

Name: Rapid Asia
Address: 128/181, 17th Floor, Payatai Plaza, Bangkok, 10400, TH
Telephone: +6622318181

ข้อมูลติดต่อ แผนที่และเส้นทาง แบบฟอร์มติดต่อ เวลาทำการ บริการ คะแนนรีวิว รูปภาพ วิดีโอ และข่าวสารจาก Rapid Asia, 128/181, 17th Floor, Payatai Plaza, Bangkok

Rapid Asia specializes in social research for social development clients and has extensive experience in consulting projects on monitoring and evaluation (M&E), both in terms of innovative design and efficient delivery. Rapid Asia specializes in development projects around Asia and beyond, and has extensive experience in consulting projects on monitoring and evaluation (M&E), both in terms of design and delivery. To meet the growing demand for social development work in the region, Rapid Asia is operating from a Bangkok hub in order to remain in close contact with clients while efficiently coordinating projects throughout Asia. In particular, our methodology and applications focus on behavioral change communication, baseline assessments, impact evaluations, and Mobile Phone Panel applications for monitoring and surveillance. Rapid Asia has in depth expertise in several thematic areas such as health, climate change, disaster relief, education, migration, human trafficking and wildlife conservation.

16/10/2026

This week, the 2026 International Monetary Fund - World Bank Group Annual Meetings came to Bangkok, and Rapid Asia was glad to join this event. It is only the second time Thailand has hosted the Meetings, and the first since 1991. It is a strong signal of how far the country, and the wider region, has come.

The scale is hard to miss 🏛️. Thousands of finance ministers, central bankers, development partners, civil society and researchers came together at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center to discuss the global economic outlook, inclusive growth, jobs, and climate resilience.

Our team joined some sessions and panel discussion. One message came through clearly: ambitious policies and financing only matter if we can show what is working, for whom, and why. That is where evidence comes in 📊. These discussions reinforced our commitment to research and evaluation that connects global priorities with realities on the ground. Better data and honest learning lead to better decisions.

If you are still in Bangkok this week, we would love to meet for coffee ☕ and talk about possible collaborations.

In particular, we welcome:
📌 Independent consultants who are interested in contributing to our work.
📌 Organisations seeking support with research, monitoring, or evaluation.

Please contact our team to start a conversation.

09/10/2026

This week, Rapid Asia joined several sessions at Bangkok Climate Action Week 🌏 that brought together a diverse range of stakeholders. In the wake of the recent floods, these conversations felt especially urgent and relevant for Thailand.

This sense of urgency is felt throughout the region 🌪️. Asia-Pacific is home to about 60% of the world’s population, and over four in five people here face climate risks.
Because the stakes are so high, many sessions focused on where current adaptation and mitigation strategies fall short and potential opportunities. Our team found it valuable to hear from so many different perspectives in one place 💬.

We are committed to integrating these diverse perspectives into our research and evaluation efforts as well🧑‍💻. By combining lived experience with institutional knowledge, we can deliver more robust and actionable recommendations.

The conversation is not over. With the World Bank and IMF meetings coming up, Bangkok will remain active. If you are in town, we invite you to join us for coffee ☕. We are always happy to discuss possible collaborations.

In particular, we welcome:
📌 Independent consultants who are interested in contributing to our work.
📌 Organisations seeking support with research, monitoring, or evaluation.

Please contact our team to start a conversation.

07/10/2026

Last week our senior gender specialist, Dewi, and project assistant, Lulu, were at Thammasat University facilitating a session on Gender Mainstreaming for undergraduate Global Studies students 🎓

Sharing her expertise, Dewi guided students through the core principles of gender mainstreaming and how it is applied in practice within projects⚖️

The students worked through 2 case studies based on previous Rapid Asia projects📊, building the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to design, evaluate and question projects through a gender lens 🔍

Thank you to Dr Piya for inviting Rapid Asia to share our experience with the class 🤝 and thank you to all the students for the thoughtful discussions and great energy! 🙌

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02/10/2026

𝐀 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

🇹🇭 🙌 A little over a month ago, Thailand took a big step for workers who have long been left out of its social security system.

✒️ On 25 August 2026, the Cabinet approved in principle a draft decree that would bring domestic workers, seasonal agricultural workers, and fixed street-stall workers into the Section 33 scheme. Thai nationals and migrant workers with valid permits can register. The draft still needs final legal steps before it takes effect.

💼 For the people affected, the change matters. Domestic workers would gain access to social protection and greater financial security. Their employers would contribute to the scheme, which recognises domestic work as real employment. It builds on the 2024 rules that introduced a minimum wage, limits on working hours, weekly rest, and maternity leave. A safety net turns legal rights into real security.

🌏 This is the direction Rapid Asia's research has pointed to for years. Our 2022 study of migrant women domestic workers and private household employers in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore found that women are underpaid and undervalued. It argued that they should be recognised as workers with the same benefits as others. We are glad to see Thailand move this way, and we will keep working to build the evidence that supports fair treatment for domestic workers across the region.

👇Link to study in the comments below.

24/09/2026

☀️🌡️A new report from the University of Chicago’s 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐛 has projected more than 𝟒𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 from June 2026 to February 2027 due to this year’s 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢ñ𝐨.

While El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon, its effects amplify the climate crisis and bring record level heat. This year’s El Niño is set to be the 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 and will likely cause devastating weather catastrophes across the world, particularly in the Global South.

Based on Climate Impact Lab’s findings, extreme heat is projected to cause around 𝟒𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚, with just under half of those deaths occurring in Indonesia alone. 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝟒 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟓 affected countries impacted by heat deaths, exemplifying the region’s vulnerability to climate change.

At Rapid Asia, we work to address these urgent climate challenges by 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Through ground-level research and M&E, we help development partners, governments, and NGOs design targeted strategies to build community resilience and safeguard those most at risk.

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23/09/2026

🌏 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐈𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠! 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐃𝐏 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬?

With 11 member countries, BRICS now represents around 49.5% of the world’s population and roughly 40% of global GDP. Those numbers demonstrate the growing economic and demographic weight of the group. But they also raise an important question:

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲?

GDP remains an important indicator. It helps us understand the size and performance of an economy. Yet economic growth alone cannot tell us whether development is inclusive, sustainable, peaceful, or improving people’s well-being. Looking beyond GDP, the 𝟱 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 provide a broader lens through which progress can be understood:

👥 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲: Are people experiencing better health, education, well-being, and equal opportunities, while ensuring that no one is left behind?
📈 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Is economic growth creating decent work, sustainable livelihoods, innovation, and opportunities that improve quality of life?
🌱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁: Is development protecting natural resources, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting a more sustainable future?
❤️ 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲: Are people able to live in peaceful, just, and inclusive societies supported by accountable institutions?
🤝 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Are governments, businesses, civil society, communities, and international partners working together to achieve shared development goals?

As BRICS countries deepen cooperation across economic development, sustainability, technology, global governance, and Global South partnerships, these dimensions become increasingly relevant. From a Monitoring & Evaluation perspective, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱. Combining economic indicators with those 5 pillars can provide a much fuller picture of 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻.

Because a stronger BRICS should mean more than a bigger economy.

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁, 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁.

17/09/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 & 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Digital platform work is mushrooming in Cambodia, led by ride-hailing and food delivery. Apps such as Grab and PassApp have attracted thousands of workers in Phnom Penh alone. But workers in this sector face long hours, limited protection, and a relatively low net income when considering work-related expenses.

To better understand these conditions, Rapid Asia conducted a major study on behalf of the ILO, surveying over 1,200 tuk-tuk drivers, taxi drivers, and delivery riders in Phnom Penh.

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Read more at: https://rapid-asia.com/news/cambodian-platform-workers-long-hours-limited-protection/

Photo credits: KT/Chor Sokunthea

16/09/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐍 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤.

The forum has been a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends across governments, businesses, civil society organisations, and rights holders on the pressing human rights issues in the region.

This year’s theme of “Building Resilience, Advancing Rights” strongly aligns with our core mission at Rapid Asia. From human rights due diligence and ethical supply chain management to social inclusion and worker voice, the overlapping thematic areas reaffirmed the critical role evidence-based research plays in driving responsible business practices across the Asia-Pacific region.

Our recent report (link in the comments) on the working conditions and social security coverage of digital platform workers in Cambodia reflects our ongoing effort to bring ground-level evidence to these very topics.

If you see our team around the venue, please do say hello and connect. We look forward to continuing our work alongside partners across the sector.

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11/09/2026

𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 & 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

On 2 September 2026, Rapid Asia attended the discussion “𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) clubhouse in Bangkok, ahead of Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026.

The session brought together 𝗟𝗲𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻-𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗶, founder of JUTI and convenor and co-chair of Bangkok Climate Action Week; 𝗪𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴, Co-founder of ThaiConsent and OpenGrants Foundation; 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝘂 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Asia Clean Energy Partners; 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶, director of Thai Climate Justice for All; and 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗺, communicator for Nature.

The discussion explored how storytelling, media, and public communication can help reshape climate narratives and strengthen public engagement in the green transition. A key message was that climate action should not merely focus on policies and technical solutions, but also connect with people’s everyday experiences and contribute to building a more resilient economy.

At Rapid Asia, we see this kind of dialogue as closely connected to social research and Monitoring & Evaluation. Understanding how people perceive, experience, and participate in the green transition is essential to ensuring that climate and development initiatives are not only effective, but also inclusive and responsive to the communities they aim to serve.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱! 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟯–𝟭𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻!

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