SUPA71, in collaboration with ICF Inc. in the US, conducted a study on forced labor in supply chain industries in Thailand from September to December 2023. The study utilized a mixed method study design, incorporating quantitative, qualitative, and observational methods to gather data from a diverse group of study respondents. This included individuals from various…
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…
A study was conducted by IOM and SUPA71 to determine the role and impact of migrant health volunteers (MHVs) during health emergencies in Thailand. The study took place from September to December 2023. In this regard, SUPA71 would like to express our gratitude to the organization representatives who provided support for recruitment, data collection, and…
SUPA71 provided training for our potential field supervisor and field enumerators, consisting of 16 Burmese and Thais, in preparation for a mixed-method survey on the fishery industry in Thailand in June 2023. This project is supported by ICF Marco from the United States. We anticipate beginning data collection in September 2023.
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…
SUPA71 leads Work Package 6 in the PANDASIA project, which focuses on communication. It is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom’s Research and Innovation (UKRI). PANDASIA’s primary objectives are to gather social and biological data and model zoonotic spillover rates and disease emergence in high-risk settings in Thailand to identify potential…
CARE International commissioned SUPA71 to conduct a study on the value of gender equality and social inclusion in Anticipatory Action (AA) in disaster management in Southeast Asia. ASEAN Framework on Anticipatory Action (AA) is presented as the first intergovernmental consensus on parameters and standards for AA and an innovative approach to strengthening emergency assistance. Anticipatory…
IOM organized a cross-border workshop for Point of Entry (POE) and Immigration Customs and Quarantine (CIQ) officers on communicable disease prevention and sanitation management at the Point of Entry (PoE), and the participation of the Provincial Health authorities will be essential. On February 23, 2023, a workshop was held in the province of Sakaeo to…
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,…