SEAPPI and Rangsit University Faculty of Law Announce MoU for Research Collaboration in Thailand

The Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute (SEAPPI) and the Faculty of Law, Rangsit University have announced an agreement to collaborate on policy research and dialogue in Thailand and across the Southeast Asia region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by Dean of the Faculty of Law at Rangsit University Professor Vicha Mahakun and SEAPPI Executive Director Ed Ratcliffe, outlines ambitions for cooperation between the two organizations, including:

• Collaboration in research and development of laws and policies with regard to global best practices, particularly regarding consumer affairs
• Promoting discussion, dialogue, and learning through events, visits, and other forms of communication and dissemination of knowledge and insights
• A focus on Thailand with a broader remit to explore policy developments across the Southeast Asia region

The partners have already kicked off collaboration on a research project in the area of consumer and product law, which will be launched during the first quarter of 2025, as well as another project in the area of sustainability and consumer behavior.

Ed Ratcliffe, Executive Director of SEAPPI, said:

“SEAPPI welcomes the opportunity to partner with the Faculty of Law at Rangsit University, one of the most respected higher education and research institutions in Thailand, with excellent networks across Thailand and the region. Working with Professor Vicha and his faculty will greatly support our mission to develop solutions to some of the biggest policy challenges facing Southeast Asia.”

Prof Vicha, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Rangsit University said:

“We are delighted to partner with the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute at the regional level, given our shared interest in a range of policy issues. This collaboration presents a valuable opportunity to contribute legal expertise to pressing policy challenges in Southeast Asia. By combining our academic strengths with SEAPPI’s policy research and advocacy, we aim to foster meaningful dialogue and drive impactful legal and regulatory solutions. We look forward to a fruitful partnership that benefits both academia and society.”

About the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute
The Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute is a research institute based in Singapore and Bangkok, working across Southeast Asia. The Institute undertakes in-depth research to develop actionable policy solutions, aimed at policymakers looking to move the needle on key issues. It convenes dialogues with stakeholders and decisionmakers to drive discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing markets across the region. The Institute is founded on the premise that direct connection and candid, informed dialogue is crucial for both policymakers and business leaders operating in the region’s rapidly changing economic and public policy landscape.

For more information, please visit: https://seapublicpolicy.org/about-us/ 

About Rangsit University Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law at Rangsit University was established under the initiative of Dr. Arthit Ourairat, the founding President of Rangsit University. The Office of the Higher Education Commission officially approved its establishment on July 1, 1999. As a recognized institution of legal education, the Faculty upholds high academic standards and is widely acknowledged by the academic community and various institutions. It strives to produce graduates with outstanding academic capabilities, equipping them to excel as ethical and competent professionals in both the public and private sectors. Guided by the philosophy: “To cultivate graduates with comprehensive legal knowledge, adherence to professional ethics, and a strong sense of responsibility,” the Faculty places students at the center of an integrated learning and development process across all dimensions. For more information, please visit: https://www2.rsu.ac.th/faculty/law