Recent Publications & Articles
Urban Informality
Oxfam GB ǀ 2015
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars & Jorge Carillo
To be included in The New Urban, a publication that re-examines cities, urbanization,
urban citizenship, etc.
The State of Asia-Pacific Cities Report 2014/2015
UN-Habitat ǀ forthcoming
Authors: UN-Habitat 1
A joint publication by UNESCAP and UN-Habitat which aims to highlight good, innovative
urban practices as well as trends and challenges across the region.
Shophouse Renovations in Thailand and Southeast Asia
Chulalongkorn University ǀ 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Research on the historical development and current practices in renovation and
conservation for Low-Rise, High Density communities in SE Asia.
Dispelling the Myth that “On Paper” Always Works Well on the Street
Next City ǀ September 21, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
Striving for an Integrated Society That Looks Out for Its Most Vulnerable
Next City ǀ August 16, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
Vendors Squeeze a Profit Out of Office Workers Seeking Chemical-Free Juice
Next City ǀ July 10, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
Bag by Bag, Janitors and Housekeepers Keep Bangkok’s Waste System Green
Next City ǀ June 19, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
A Plan to Recruit Community Lawyers to Represent Informal Workers
Next City ǀ May 31, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
Lack of Smart Regulation Causes Tension for Thai Masseuses
Next City ǀ May 10, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
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Breaking Rules and Flouting Bans at Thailand’s Annual Nationwide Water Fight
Next City ǀ April 23, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
Foreign Land Owners, Shoe-Repair Shops and Other Visions of Bangkok in 2040
Next City ǀ April 17, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
The White-Knuckle Nights of Bangkok’s Volunteer Ambulance Squads
Next City ǀ February 21, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
“I Wish I Could Work on Those Dumpsites You See on TV”
Next City ǀ January 24, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
The Middle-Class Vendors Shaking Up Bangkok’s Street Trade
Next City ǀ January 8, 2013
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars
Blog post for The Informal City Dialogues (link)
Intra-Regional Public-Private Partnerships
Noviscape Consulting Group ǀ February 12, 2012
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars & Asst. Prof. Dr. Apiwat Ratanawaraha
Article for Trendnovation Southeast (link)
The Rise of Renewable Energy & NIMBY-ism
Noviscape Consulting Group ǀ April 07, 2012
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars & Asst. Prof. Dr. Apiwat Ratanawaraha
Article for Trendnovation Southeast (link)
Whither (or Wither) Local NGOs
Noviscape Consulting Group ǀ May 14, 2012
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars & Asst. Prof. Dr. Apiwat Ratanawaraha
Article for Trendnovation Southeast (link)
Urban Security is not Secure
Noviscape Consulting Group ǀ October 07, 2012
Authors: Witchaya Pruecksamars & Asst. Prof. Dr. Apiwat Ratanawaraha
Article for Trendnovation Southeast (link)
Selected Conferences, Workshops & Seminars
Comparative Social Policy in Asia
International Summer School ǀ August 15-23, 2013
Partners: Chulalongkorn University, Daegu University, Hong Kong Institute of Education, National Taiwan
University, and National Chengchi University,
Prepared all materials and activities for the eight-day fieldtrip (link). Presented “A
Renaissance of Informality” at TCDC.
Scenario Planning & Innovation
Workshop ǀ February 25-26, 2013
Partners: Community Organizations Development Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Forum of the
Future, and Rockefeller Foundation
Provided translation and facilitation assistance. Produced an online article that was
featured on The Informal City Dialogues website (link).
Chula Vichakarn
Academic Exhibition ǀ September 14-18, 2012
Partners: Architectural Innovation Center (Chulalongkorn University)
Prepared an exhibition about shophouse renovations for the tri-annual academic expo.
Urban Regeneration: Saphanpla Fish Market
International Workshop ǀ September 1-10, 2012
Partners: Chulalongkorn University, Peking University, and University of Tokyo
Prepared all materials and activities for the ten-day workshop; the event helped establish
Thailand’s Urban Design & Development Center.
Enhancing Accountability in the Midst of Decentralization
International Conference ǀ March 23, 2012
Partners: Chulalongkorn University, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS), Oxfam GB, and
Rockefeller Foundation
Prepared all materials and activities for the event, which was part of the Asia
Development Dialogues project (link).
Partners Meeting for Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN)
Network Development Meeting ǀ June 13-14, 2011
Partners: Rockefeller Foundation
Provided administrative and logistical assistance for the event.
Transform Thailand: Network Development Meeting for Young Leaders
Workshop ǀ November 25, 2010
Partners: Siam Intelligence Unit, Thai Health Foundation
Selected to be a “Change Agent” (link).