Wannaphong Durongkaveroj is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Economics, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand. He was a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. His research covers trade, poverty, and inequality.
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Articles by Wannaphong Durongkaveroj (6)
Thailand’s State Welfare Card Reform: New Phase, Old Challenges
Wannaphong Durongkaveroj
The Thai government is rolling out an ambitious social assistance programme, but it lacks a coherent strategy to identify citizens who are most in need
The Elephant Not in the Room: Thailand’s 2026 Election Campaigns Sidestep Structural Reforms
Wannaphong Durongkaveroj
Thailand’s major parties present contrasting economic platforms and could find common ground on some incremental reforms, but deeper structural challenges remain weakly addressed.
The New Anutin Government Should Reset Thailand’s Trump Tariff Response
Wannaphong Durongkaveroj
Thailand’s previous administration massively allocated funds for infrastructure. The new government needs to prioritise strategic industries and adopt a coherent long-term plan to address the adverse impacts of Trump’s tariffs.
Rethinking Thailand’s State Welfare Card: Addressing Targeting Flaws for Greater Impact
Wannaphong Durongkaveroj
Thailand’s poverty alleviation programme needs reform as the existing system of self-targeting to access welfare cards excludes many low-income individuals while allowing some better-off ones to receive undeserved benefits.
Thailand Should Not Rush to Be a Service-based Economy
Wannaphong Durongkaveroj
The quest for new growth drivers should focus on upgrading manufacturing which will, in tandem, boost services.