Thailand Development Research Institute

TDRI
Bangkok, Thailand

TDRI was established to conduct policy research and disseminate results to the public and private sectors. It was conceived, created, and registered as a nonprofit and nongovernmental foundation. The institution provides technical and policy analysis that supports the formulation of policies with long-term implications for sustaining social and economic development in Thailand. TDRI's objectives are to: (1) conduct and promote policy research; (2) establish an information center; (3) establish appropriate research networks; (4) disseminate research results; and (5) remain nonpartisan. To meet its objectives, TDRI divides its research activities into six major areas: (1) human resources and social development; (2) international economic relations; (3) macroeconomic policy; (4) natural resources and environment; (5) sectoral economics; and (6) science and technology development. The institute also conducts projects on transportation, energy, state-owned enterprises, governance, etc. TDRI projects focus on basic technical research, policy issues and strategies, planning support, and regulatory and institutional reform.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.tdri.or.th

Address:
565 Ramkhamhaeng 39(Thepleela) Wangthonglang Bangkok Thailand 10310

Country:
Thailand

Sub-region:
South-Eastern Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Thailand
Operating languages
English , Thai

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1984
Age (years)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 41
Thailand average
 31
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: National Economic and Social Development Board
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Somkiat Tangkitvanich
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Somkiat Tangkitvanich
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Somkiat Tangkitvanich
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Thailand Development Research Institute
 152
Thailand average
 64
Global average
 87
2024
Thailand Development Research Institute
 188
2023
Thailand Development Research Institute
 194
% Female staff
2025
Thailand Development Research Institute
 61%
Thailand average
 61%
Global average
 50%
2024
Thailand Development Research Institute
 55%
2023
Thailand Development Research Institute
 87%
% Female researchers
2025
Thailand Development Research Institute
 45%
Thailand average
 61%
Global average
 47%
2024
Thailand Development Research Institute
 52%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Thailand Development Research Institute
 12
Thailand average
 17
Global average
 58
2023
Thailand Development Research Institute
 4
2022
Thailand Development Research Institute
 11

Social

Likes (2023)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 67,540
Thailand average
 18,354
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 66,436
Likes (2021)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 64,014
Followers (2025)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 6,676
Thailand average
 5,294
Global average
 20,551
Followers (2024)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 6,743
Followers (2022)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 6,260
Subscribers (2025)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 20,500
Thailand average
 3,360
Global average
 7,746
Subscribers (2024)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 16,800
Subscribers (2023)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 15,300
Followers (2025)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 3,000
Thailand average
 2,477
Global average
 16,415
Followers (2024)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 2,000
Followers (2022)
Thailand Development Research Institute
 1,558

Data notes

Last updated: 17/04/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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