Supported by the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, this project leverages RWI’s decade-long experience in local governance to support the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority’s (BMA) goal of becoming a human rights city. Following a high-level dialogue in early 2025, the BMA formally declared its intent in August 2025 to embed principles of dignity, equality, and non-discrimination into its everyday governance. RWI is currently developing a tailored Best Practices Toolkit for the city that focuses on institutional realities and specific policy priorities, such as rights-based solutions to air pollution. This work continues RWI’s tradition of shaping the global conversation on localized human rights, building on its participation in international platforms like the World Human Rights Cities Forum in South Korea.

Activities & Publication

BMA Declares Intent to Become a “Human Rights City,” Reinforcing Its Mission of Sustainable Inclusion for All

Project Duration

January – December 2026

Donor

For more information, please contact:

Thun Greigarn

Thun Greigarn

Programme Officer, Regional Asia Pacific Office

E-mail: thunpicha.greigarn@rwi.lu.se

Thunpicha Greigarn, or Thun, has worked extensively in Southeast Asia, particularly in Lao PDR and Thailand, leading initiatives that integrate disaster resilience and social inclusion into infrastructure planning and urban climate adaptation strategies. She has contributed to policy development, capacity-building, and technical advisory to ensure that climate adaptation efforts are inclusive and responsive to marginalized communities. As part of Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I), she worked on mainstreaming DRR and GEDSI considerations into infrastructure projects, ensuring that energy and transport systems are accessible and equitable. She also worked on the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) Asia Project, supporting cities in Southeast Asia in developing climate action plans through technical assistance and capacity-building workshops.

Thun obtained a Master’s degree in Global Energy and Climate Policy from SOAS, University of London, where she focused on climate justice. She previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Environmental Policies from Boston University.