Wichaya Komin
Deputy Director
Wichaya Komin is the Deputy Director of the Social Research Institute at Chulalongkorn University and a leading expert in inclusive development planning, social policy, and urban studies. With over 20 years of experience across academic, policy, and grassroots sectors, her research spans urban informal economies, social protection for vulnerable groups, and participatory public administration.
Wichaya holds an M.A. in Sociology from Ateneo de Manila University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Policy at Mahidol University. She has led and contributed to numerous multi-stakeholder projects across Thailand and Southeast Asia, funded by organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), WIEGO, and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (สสส).
Her research-to-policy approach integrates community engagement with strategic planning and policy design, making her a key contributor to regional dialogues on sustainable development, labor rights, and inclusive urbanization. She is also an active voice in the academic community, with published works in peer-reviewed journals and international symposia.
