[Summer Internship 2026] Policy Research Intern (Bangkok Based)

Get to Know our Team:

Agoda’s Global Affairs Team works on key projects to advance the organization’s critical goals on legislative and policy work, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability in the field of travel tech. Our projects guarantee Agoda continues to play a positive role in leading the industry towards the future, where sustainable travel is the norm and where customers can travel more freely. Working with Government Affairs will offer the opportunity to network, learn, and gain valuable skills at the intersection of government affairs, sustainability, and technology. You will work on aligning Agoda’s strengths with government priorities to make real positive change around the world. Through these high-priority and innovative projects, you will impact the business and the communities we operate in on a global scale.

The Opportunity:

Agoda seeks a policy research intern to support technology and tourism policy research, assisting Global Affairs team in policy strategy and advocacy. The role is based in Bangkok but has an APAC scope. The intern will be responsible for researching and supporting the policy strategy team in creating cross-market policy analysis and recommendations for Agoda’s internal alignment and external engagements with government agencies and industry players.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Learn about the tech and tourism policy landscape in APAC.
• Research, write, and analyze tech policies and regulations in different markets across APAC, and assess their impact on the travel tech business by partnering with managers and cross-functional subject matter experts at Agoda.
• Translate government requirements into tangible policy outcomes for business and vice versa.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Currently a 3rd-year student in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, or any humanities or social sciences field at a respected university.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English and Thai.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in academic writing, policy analysis, and public policy planning and formulation.
• Interest in the tech policy and regulatory landscape in APAC, including but not limited to the platform economy, AI, and data privacy.
• Interest in learning more about policy advocacy in APAC.
• Familiarity with MS Office and presentation tools, such as Canva. Knowledge of data visualization software, i.e. SQL, tableau is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Fast learner with strong ownership. Ability to work in flat structure and start-up environment.

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