Kanang Kantamaturapoj
Biographic Data
| ID | 5773299 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kanang Kantamaturapoj |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kanang |
| FAMILY NAME | Kantamaturapoj |
| SIGNATURE | KANTAMATURAPOJ K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mahidol University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4251-669X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Designing Citizen Science in Thailand
Gold mining has been widely associated with environmental contamination and related health risks, yet conventional state-centered monitoring systems often remain fragmented, weakly enforced, and inaccessible to affected communities. Citizen science (CS) has emerged globally as a participatory alternative, but research in Thailand has largely focused on project outcomes and top-down biodiversity monitoring, leaving the design processes of communit…
Polarization needs conversation
Deliberation is typically employed to address difficult issues in society.Since 2021, Thailand has implemented Thailand Talks, an adaptation of the European-initiated My Country Talks platform, to encourage individuals to exchange their different viewpoints on public issues, with the aim of countering polarization in society.This study aims to examine the idea and process utilized in the Thailand Talks 2022.Additionally, it seeks to investigate h…
A framework of stakeholder analysis for public participation in EIA process
This study aims to 1) investigate current stakeholder analysis in Thai Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, 2) explore the opinions of key informants regarding the elements of stakeholder analysis relevant to Thai EIA, and 3) develop a framework of stakeholder analysis for public participation (PP) in the Thai EIA process. Qualitative methods were employed by reviewing 18 EIA reports, interviewing 36 key informants, and brainstorming in…
Sustainable agrifood systems for a post-growth world
Constructing practice-oriented futures for sustainable urban food policy in Bangkok
Conventional policy approaches emphasize technical solutions and individual behavioral change, but practice-based policy approaches offer an alternative. This paper examines the operationalization of a practice-oriented futures policy development process. The process builds on practice theory to generate alternative sustainable future pathways and policy intervention ideas, and in doing so, extends the vocabulary for policy-focused futures work. …
Participatory and responsive governance in universal health coverage
Participatory and responsive governance in universal health coverage (UHC) systems synergistically ensure the needs of citizens are protected and met. In Thailand, UHC constitutes of three public insurance schemes: Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme, Social Health Insurance and Universal Coverage Scheme. Each scheme is governed through individual laws. This study aimed to identify, analyse and compare the legislative provisions related to parti…
Stakeholder participation in Lopburi Old Town conservation master plan
Purpose This study aims to evaluate the meaningful public participation in activities relating to the master plan development and, at the same time, propose some recommendations for improvement. Design/methodology/approach The study was carried out with in-depth interviews of 35 key-informants selected from various stakeholder groups involving in public participation activities. The evaluation frameworks for meaningful participation were develope…
Performance of Thailand’s universal health coverage scheme
BACKGROUND: Legislative provisions in Thailand's National Health Security Act 2002 mandate annual public hearings for providers, beneficiaries and other stakeholders in order to improve the performance of the Universal Health Coverage Scheme (UCS). OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the annual public hearing process, evaluate its effectiveness and propose recommendations for improvement. METHOD: In-depth interviews were conducted with 29 key i…
Facilitating Political Consumerism in an Emerging Economy
Thailand, an emerging economy in Southeast Asia, has witnessed the emergence of political consumerism over the last five decades. The start of political consumerism was in 1972 with a boycott of Japanese products due to their economic domination in Thailand. Since then political consumerism has acquired multiple forms. Owing to urbanization and economic development, the expanding urban middle-class has become an “agent of change.” Consumer organi…
Stakeholder’s opinion of public participation in Thai environmental and health impact assessment
This paper evaluates the efficacy of public participation in the EHIA (environmental and health impact assessment) process of Thailand based on the opinions of 53 interviewees from various stakeholder groups in relation to certain public participation criteria. The evaluation revealed that public participation in Thai EHIA was partially effective. The project proponents provide an opportunity to anybody interested in the project to get involved f…
Health insurance for people with citizenship problems in Thailand
In 2002, Thailand achieved universal health coverage through the introduction of the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS). However, people with citizenship problems, so-called 'stateless people', were left uninsured. Consequently, the 'Health Insurance for People with Citizenship Problems' (HIS-PCP) policy was adopted in 2010 with features emulating the UCS. This study sought to examine the operational constraints faced by health providers in implemen…
Challenges in the provision of healthcare services for migrants
Sustainable agrifood systems for a post-growth world
Constructing practice-oriented futures for sustainable urban food policy in Bangkok
Conventional policy approaches emphasize technical solutions and individual behavioral change, but practice-based policy approaches offer an alternative. This paper examines the operationalization of a practice-oriented futures policy development process. The process builds on practice theory to generate alternative sustainable future pathways and policy intervention ideas, and in doing so, extends the vocabulary for policy-focused futures work. …
Polarization needs conversation
Deliberation is typically employed to address difficult issues in society.Since 2021, Thailand has implemented Thailand Talks, an adaptation of the European-initiated My Country Talks platform, to encourage individuals to exchange their different viewpoints on public issues, with the aim of countering polarization in society.This study aims to examine the idea and process utilized in the Thailand Talks 2022.Additionally, it seeks to investigate h…
Challenges in the provision of healthcare services for migrants
Health insurance for people with citizenship problems in Thailand
In 2002, Thailand achieved universal health coverage through the introduction of the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS). However, people with citizenship problems, so-called 'stateless people', were left uninsured. Consequently, the 'Health Insurance for People with Citizenship Problems' (HIS-PCP) policy was adopted in 2010 with features emulating the UCS. This study sought to examine the operational constraints faced by health providers in implemen…
Stakeholder’s opinion of public participation in Thai environmental and health impact assessment
This paper evaluates the efficacy of public participation in the EHIA (environmental and health impact assessment) process of Thailand based on the opinions of 53 interviewees from various stakeholder groups in relation to certain public participation criteria. The evaluation revealed that public participation in Thai EHIA was partially effective. The project proponents provide an opportunity to anybody interested in the project to get involved f…
Facilitating Political Consumerism in an Emerging Economy
Thailand, an emerging economy in Southeast Asia, has witnessed the emergence of political consumerism over the last five decades. The start of political consumerism was in 1972 with a boycott of Japanese products due to their economic domination in Thailand. Since then political consumerism has acquired multiple forms. Owing to urbanization and economic development, the expanding urban middle-class has become an “agent of change.” Consumer organi…
Performance of Thailand’s universal health coverage scheme
BACKGROUND: Legislative provisions in Thailand's National Health Security Act 2002 mandate annual public hearings for providers, beneficiaries and other stakeholders in order to improve the performance of the Universal Health Coverage Scheme (UCS). OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the annual public hearing process, evaluate its effectiveness and propose recommendations for improvement. METHOD: In-depth interviews were conducted with 29 key i…
Participatory and responsive governance in universal health coverage
Participatory and responsive governance in universal health coverage (UHC) systems synergistically ensure the needs of citizens are protected and met. In Thailand, UHC constitutes of three public insurance schemes: Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme, Social Health Insurance and Universal Coverage Scheme. Each scheme is governed through individual laws. This study aimed to identify, analyse and compare the legislative provisions related to parti…
Stakeholder participation in Lopburi Old Town conservation master plan
Purpose This study aims to evaluate the meaningful public participation in activities relating to the master plan development and, at the same time, propose some recommendations for improvement. Design/methodology/approach The study was carried out with in-depth interviews of 35 key-informants selected from various stakeholder groups involving in public participation activities. The evaluation frameworks for meaningful participation were develope…
Sustainable agrifood systems for a post-growth world
Constructing practice-oriented futures for sustainable urban food policy in Bangkok
Conventional policy approaches emphasize technical solutions and individual behavioral change, but practice-based policy approaches offer an alternative. This paper examines the operationalization of a practice-oriented futures policy development process. The process builds on practice theory to generate alternative sustainable future pathways and policy intervention ideas, and in doing so, extends the vocabulary for policy-focused futures work. …
A framework of stakeholder analysis for public participation in EIA process
This study aims to 1) investigate current stakeholder analysis in Thai Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, 2) explore the opinions of key informants regarding the elements of stakeholder analysis relevant to Thai EIA, and 3) develop a framework of stakeholder analysis for public participation (PP) in the Thai EIA process. Qualitative methods were employed by reviewing 18 EIA reports, interviewing 36 key informants, and brainstorming in…
Polarization needs conversation
Deliberation is typically employed to address difficult issues in society.Since 2021, Thailand has implemented Thailand Talks, an adaptation of the European-initiated My Country Talks platform, to encourage individuals to exchange their different viewpoints on public issues, with the aim of countering polarization in society.This study aims to examine the idea and process utilized in the Thailand Talks 2022.Additionally, it seeks to investigate h…
Designing Citizen Science in Thailand
Gold mining has been widely associated with environmental contamination and related health risks, yet conventional state-centered monitoring systems often remain fragmented, weakly enforced, and inaccessible to affected communities. Citizen science (CS) has emerged globally as a participatory alternative, but research in Thailand has largely focused on project outcomes and top-down biodiversity monitoring, leaving the design processes of communit…
Political science (10 works) · Business (8 works) · Public relations (6 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Public participation (4 works) · Stakeholder (4 works) · Citizen journalism (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (3 works) · Healthcare Systems and Reforms (3 works)