Tag: Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert @en
Reorienting the Thai Economy to Prepare for the Age of Technological Disruptions
Like it or not, Thailand has to face up to the challenges of disruptive technologies, which have already radically affected many sectors of its economy, from agriculture and industry, to professionals and other services. Unfortunately, the country has yet to formulate a clear strategy about how to confront this challenge. The Thailand Development Research Institute […]
‘Disrupters’ challenge old power grid
Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert Thailand’s electricity production has relied heavily on natural gas for the past several decades. In an attempt to increase energy security, the most recent Power Development Plan (2015) proposed a transition away from natural gas and towards a more diversified portfolio of renewable, hydro and coal. However, the government’s plans to build two […]
TDRI Quarterly Review (June 2017)
Contents Panuwat Tajai, Sunthorn Tunmuntong, Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert The Future of Thailand’s Automotive Industry: Policy Considerations Data Revolution Creating Opportunities for Boosting the Thai Economy and Reforming Government services
Climate spurs change for Thai autos
WICHSINEE WIBULPOLPRASERT SUNTHORN TUNMUNTONG Here comes an inconvenient truth for the global automotive industry: The globe is warming and technology is progressing rapidly. Countries around the world are starting to demand next-generation automobiles with high-tech and environmentally friendly features that few traditional automakers are able to accommodate. This opens up opportunities for players outside the […]
Climate spurs change for Thai autos
WICHSINEE WIBULPOLPRASERT SUNTHORN TUNMUNTONG Here comes an inconvenient truth for the global automotive industry: The globe is warming and technology is progressing rapidly. Countries around the world are starting to demand next-generation automobiles with high-tech and environmentally friendly features that few traditional automakers are able to accommodate. This opens up opportunities for players outside the […]
TDRI Quarterly Review (September 2016)
Contents Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert, Worawan Chandoevwit How Strong is the Social Health Insurance Effect on Out-of-Pocket Expenditure?: Evidence from Thailand Conceptual and Strategic Frameworks in Developing Rule of Law Index/Indicators for Thailand
More must be done to fight climate change
Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert The latest report by a German think-tank showing Thailand as one of the countries most devastated by climate-related disasters demands that prompt action be taken to tackle this problem. The Global Climate Risk Index released in November 2015 by Germanwatch reflects the extent to which countries have been affected by weatherrelated events from […]